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字幕
jimaku
Description
字幕は、映画やテレビの画面に出る文字のことです。
"字幕" are the characters that appear on movie or TV screens.
外国語のセリフを自分の言葉で読めるので、とても便利です。
It's very convenient because you can read foreign language dialogue in your own language.
Meanings
字幕jimaku
subtitles or captions on a screen
この映画は字幕で見ました。
I watched this movie with subtitles.
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Notes
- Etymology
字 (character/letter) + 幕 (screen/curtain), literally 'letters on the screen'.
- Nuance
字幕 means subtitles, while 吹き替え means dubbing with voice instead of text.
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