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drama
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. (non-documentary) television series
  2. 2. TV drama
  3. 3. drama
  4. 4. Dhrama (Greece)
This loanword from English refers to a drama, particularly a television drama series. In Japan it most commonly refers to TV serial dramas rather than stage plays. It is an extremely common word in everyday conversation about entertainment.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My mom says, "Older TV dramas had more soul to them."

Sentence 2

Sometimes a chance encounter changes your life just like in a drama.

Sentence 3

Gossip spreads like some cheap TV drama, doesn't it?

Sentence 4

If it's that good, tell me what drama it is!

Sentence 5

I'm tired, but I just can't stop watching this drama.