spin-off in Japanese
spin-off in Japanese is スピンオフ, 外伝 — spin-off means a television programme, film or book built around a character, setting or idea taken from an existing one.
spin-off in Japanese
スピンオフ
Pronounced: supin'ofu
(fiction) A fictional work where the protagonist was introduced in a preceding work or at least shares the same setting, often in a different aspect.
外伝
Pronounced: gaiden
(fiction) A fictional work where the protagonist was introduced in a preceding work or at least shares the same setting, often in a different aspect.
What does "spin-off" mean?
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noun A television programme, film or book built around a character, setting or idea taken from an existing one.
"The show began as a spin-off and ended up more popular than the original."
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noun A company created by separating part of a larger business into an independent entity, usually with shares handed to the existing shareholders.
"The semiconductor arm was floated as a spin-off in the spring."
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noun An unintended but useful by-product of some other activity.
"Non-stick coating is often cited as a spin-off of the space programme."
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spin-off in a sentence
- The show began as a spin-off and ended up more popular than the original.
- A spin-off following the younger sister was announced last week.
- The semiconductor arm was floated as a spin-off in the spring.
- Non-stick coating is often cited as a spin-off of the space programme.
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What is "spin-off" in Japanese?
"spin-off" in Japanese is スピンオフ, 外伝. spin-off means: A television programme, film or book built around a character, setting or idea taken from an existing one.
How do you pronounce スピンオフ?
"spin-off" in Japanese is スピンオフ, pronounced "supin'ofu".
How do you use "spin-off" in a sentence?
Example: "The show began as a spin-off and ended up more popular than the original." In Japanese, "spin-off" is スピンオフ, 外伝.
Are there other ways to say "spin-off" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "spin-off": スピンオフ, 外伝.
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