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“dramatic” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigekiteki

Example

その映画の結末は劇的です。so no ei ga no ketsu matsu wa geki teki de su

The ending of that movie is dramatic.

Illustration for 劇的 (dramatic)

How to say “dramatic” in Japanese

“Dramatic” in Japanese is 劇的 (gekiteki).

Presents an event or change as unusually powerful and emotionally striking, often because its result arrives with tension or surprise.

Full entry for 劇的: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 劇的

災害後の町の変化は劇的です。sai gai go no machi no hen ka wa geki teki de su

The town's change after the disaster is dramatic.

Tips for using 劇的

  • Although 劇的 (gekiteki) contains 劇 (geki, "drama"), it commonly describes real events and does not require a stage performance.

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