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“original work” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigensaku

Example

この映画は小説が原作です。ko no ei ga wa shō setsu ga gen saku de su

This movie is based on a novel.

Illustration for 原作 (original work)

How to say “original work” in Japanese

“Original work” in Japanese is 原作 (gensaku).

Refers to the work that provides the original story or material for a later adaptation.

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

Example sentences with 原作

この映画の原作を読んでから、もう一度見ました。ko no ei ga no gen saku o yo n de ka ra mō ichi do mi ma shi ta

I read the original work before watching the movie again.

Tips for using 原作

  • In Japanese film and television credits, 原作 (gensaku) often identifies a novel or manga that the production adapts.

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