🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

伝記映画

Pronunciation / Transliteration: denki eiga

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Biopic/ˈbaɪ.oʊ.pɪk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼の人生を描いた伝記映画が公開された。"

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    A biographical motion picture that dramatizes the life of a real, historical, or contemporary public figure.

    "The acclaimed actor won an Academy Award for his compelling performance in the musical biopic."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'biopic' is a blend of 'biography' and 'picture', originating in the mid-20th century. It reflects the evolution of film genres that focus on the lives of real individuals, showcasing their stories through cinematic representation.

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