🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

成長小説

Pronunciation / Transliteration: seichō shōsetsu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Seichō-shōsetsu/seɪˈtʃoʊ ʃoʊˈsɛtsu/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"成長小説は主人公の自己発見の旅を描いています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A genre of Japanese literature that emphasizes character development and personal growth.

    "The seichō-shōsetsu often portrays the protagonist's journey towards self-discovery."
  2. 2

    A novel that typically explores themes of personal and social growth.

    "Many contemporary authors are influenced by the seichō-shōsetsu tradition in their storytelling."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'seichō-shōsetsu' originates from Japanese literature, where 'seichō' means 'growth' and 'shōsetsu' means 'novel'. It emerged in the early 20th century as a genre that focuses on character development and personal growth, reflecting societal changes in Japan.

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