Meaning and Usage
"脚本" (きゃくほん) refers to a script or scenario, especially for movies, TV dramas, plays, or other performances. It contains the dialogue, stage directions, and narrative structure.
Common Contexts
You will often see "脚本" used when discussing film or theater production. It is a formal term used in professional and creative contexts.
Collocations and Patterns
- 脚本を書く (きゃくほんをかく): to write a script
- 脚本家 (きゃくほんか): scriptwriter
- 脚本を読む (きゃくほんをよむ): to read a script
- 脚本通りに (きゃくほんどおりに): according to the script
Usage Notes
When using "脚本," speakers imply a structured, written plan for a performance. It is not used for casual storytelling but for formal scripts. Learners sometimes confuse "脚本" with "シナリオ," which can be used more broadly, but "脚本" emphasizes the written text aspect.
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"脚本" is a neutral to formal word, appropriate in academic, professional, and artistic discussions.