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VocabJLPT N1

documentary

Noun

Definitions

1. documentary
2. Documentary film

A loanword noun referring to a documentary, a type of film or television program that presents factual information about real events or people. It is used just as in English and appears frequently in discussions about film, journalism, and media.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I happened to watch a documentary and decided to donate.

Sentence 2

If you're unsure about editing decisions, go back to the documentary ethics guidelines.

Sentence 3

He confessed, "Watching that documentary made me change careers."

Sentence 4

No way, reality is crueler than any drama! Documentaries are terrifying!

Sentence 5

Why do I keep watching the same documentary over and over?