English–Japanese

“full-length novel” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichōhen

Example

週末に長編を読みます。shū matsu ni chō hen o yo mi ma su

I read a full-length novel on weekends.

Illustration for 長編 (full-length novel)

How to say “full-length novel” in Japanese

“Full-length novel” in Japanese is 長編 (chōhen).

Describes a substantial work that develops its subject fully within one extended and unified form.

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

Example sentences with 長編

映画館で長編を最後まで見ました。ei ga kan de chō hen o sai go ma de mi ma shi ta

I watched a feature-length film to the end at the movie theater.

Tips for using 長編

  • A Japanese film review may call a movie 長編 (chōhen), showing that the word describes the extended form of a work rather than its medium.

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