Japanese word

シリーズ

Pronunciation

Romajishirīzu

Meaning

  • nounseries

Example

このシリーズを毎週見ます。ko no shi rī zu o mai shū mi ma su

I watch this series every week.

Illustration for シリーズ (series)

More examples

新しいシリーズが来週から始まります。atara shi i shi rī zu ga rai shū ka ra haji ma ri ma su

A new series starts next week.

Core concept

Describes multiple related works or episodes as a recognizable set rather than as isolated items.

Common phrases

  • シリーズを見るshi rī zu o mi ru

    watch a series

  • 人気のシリーズnin ki no shi rī zu

    a popular series

  • シリーズの続編shi rī zu no zoku hen

    a sequel to the series

Similar words

連作rensaku: Several works that share characters, themes, or settings and belong together as a set.
連続物renzokumono: A story or program that unfolds through connected parts shown or released over time.

Definition in Japanese

共通する内容や登場人物などでまとまりを持つ、複数の作品や番組の一組。kyō tsū su ru nai yō ya tō jō jin butsu na do de ma to ma ri o mo tsu fuku sū no saku hin ya ban gumi no ichi kumi

Word origin

The Japanese word シリーズ (shirīzu) was borrowed from English series, ultimately from Latin series, meaning "a row" or "sequence".

Usage tips

  • English uses series for linked books, films, and television programs, not only for television shows.

Opposites

  • 単発tanpatsuone-offnoun

Related words

  • シリーズ化shirīzukaserializationnoun

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