ドラマ — meaning in English
dorama
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English meaning
Senses
ドラマ is used for these senses in English:
- J-drama (informal) A Japanese television drama.
- drama (countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
- drama (uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.
- drama (uncountable, countable) A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
- series (broadcasting) A television or radio program consisting of several episodes that are broadcast at regular intervals.
- soap opera (countable) A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.
drama — full definition
- noun A play written for the stage, television, radio, or film, acted out by performers taking on characters.
- noun An intense, emotionally charged real-life situation or conflict.
- noun Exaggerated, attention-seeking behaviour, gossip, or unnecessary conflict.
series — full definition
- noun A number of related things that come one after another, or a set of connected events.
- noun A television or radio programme broadcast in multiple episodes.
- noun In mathematics, the sum of the terms of a sequence.
- noun A set of games or matches played between two teams, aiming for an overall win.