novel (B1)
カタカナ: ノベル
IPA: /ˈnɒvəl/
Definition
A long fictional prose narrative, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.
意味: 登場人物や出来事を、ある程度のリアリティを持って描く長編のフィクション作品。
Examples / 例文
He is writing his first novel. — He is writing his first novel.
The novel was adapted into a popular film. — The novel was adapted into a popular film.
She prefers reading short stories to a long novel. — She prefers reading short stories to a long novel.
Novel の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Novel:
How to Use Novel
- novel by [author] (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the author of the novel. — "This is a great novel by Jane Austen."
- novel about [topic] (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the subject matter of the novel. — "The novel is about the life of a famous scientist."
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