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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

原作

Original work or source material for an adaptation.

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Noun

Original Work / Source Material

Refers to the original artistic work, such as a novel or manga, that serves as the basis for an adaptation like a film or anime.

Example

この アニメ の 原作 は 有名 な 漫画 です 。

The source material for this anime is a famous manga.

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Original work or source material for an adaptation.
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