fiction in Japanese
fiction in Japanese is フィクション, 小説 — fiction means writing about imaginary people and events, rather than real ones.
fiction in Japanese
フィクション
Pronounced: fikushon
(literature) Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.
小説
Pronounced: shōsetsu
(literature) Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.
What does "fiction" mean?
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noun Writing about imaginary people and events, rather than real ones.
"She writes historical fiction set in Victorian London."
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noun A statement or claim that is untrue, sometimes meant to mislead.
"His alibi turned out to be pure fiction."
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fiction in a sentence
- She writes historical fiction set in Victorian London.
- The novel blends fact and fiction so seamlessly it's hard to tell them apart.
- His alibi turned out to be pure fiction.
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What is "fiction" in Japanese?
"fiction" in Japanese is フィクション, 小説. fiction means: Writing about imaginary people and events, rather than real ones.
How do you pronounce フィクション?
"fiction" in Japanese is フィクション, pronounced "fikushon".
How do you use "fiction" in a sentence?
Example: "She writes historical fiction set in Victorian London." In Japanese, "fiction" is フィクション, 小説.
Are there other ways to say "fiction" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "fiction": フィクション, 小説.
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