prequel in Japanese
prequel in Japanese is 前編 — prequel means a film, book or series that is made after an existing story but set at an earlier point in it, showing what happened before the original.
prequel in Japanese
前編
Pronounced: zenpen
(narratology) In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
What does "prequel" mean?
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noun A film, book or series that is made after an existing story but set at an earlier point in it, showing what happened before the original.
"The prequel explains how the villain came to be."
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prequel in a sentence
- The prequel explains how the villain came to be.
- Fans argue about whether the prequels are better than the originals.
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What is "prequel" in Japanese?
"prequel" in Japanese is 前編. prequel means: A film, book or series that is made after an existing story but set at an earlier point in it, showing what happened before the original.
How do you pronounce 前編?
"prequel" in Japanese is 前編, pronounced "zenpen".
How do you use "prequel" in a sentence?
Example: "The prequel explains how the villain came to be." In Japanese, "prequel" is 前編.
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