English–Japanese

“script” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoシナリオ (shinario) · 台本 (daihon)

Pronunciation

Romajikyakuhon

Example

この脚本は面白いです。ko no kyaku hon wa omo shiro i de su

This script is interesting.

Illustration for 脚本 (script)

How to say “script” in Japanese

“Script” in Japanese is 脚本 (kyakuhon).

It is the written framework that sets out a performance's dialogue, actions, and unfolding scenes.

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

Example sentences with 脚本

監督と相談しながら脚本を書き直します。kan toku to sō dan shi na ga ra kyaku hon o ka ki nao shi ma su

I will rewrite the script while consulting with the director.

Tips for using 脚本

  • The Japanese term 脚本 (kyakuhon) overlaps with the English word script, but it usually points to a written work for a play, film, or similar performance rather than computer code.

Other Japanese words for “script”

俳優たちは新しいシナリオを読んでいます。hai yū ta chi wa atara shi i shi na ri o o yo n de i ma su

The actors are reading the new script.

毎日、俳優は台本を読んでいます。mai nichi hai yū wa dai hon o yo n de i ma su

The actor reads the script every day.

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