Lingakuせりふ
Frequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693. (for form 台詞: 2,568. – 2,569.)
- (spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's linesword usually written using kana alone
- comment; remark; phrase; wordsword usually written using kana alone
- stock phrase; set phrase; cliché; platitudeword usually written using kana alone
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- せりふFrequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693.
- 台詞【せりふ】【だいし】【セリフ】Frequency rank: 2,568. – 2,569.
- 科白【せりふ】【セリフ】
- だいし
- セリフFrequency rank: 3,870. – 3,871.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- (spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines
- comment; remark; phrase; words
- stock phrase; set phrase; cliché; platitude
This meaning refers to the specific dialogue or text that a character speaks in a performance. It is often used in the context of theater, film, and comics where actors or characters deliver predetermined lines.
This meaning involves any spoken or written expressions made by someone, particularly comments that carry personal thoughts or opinions. It can encompass informal speech or more thoughtful remarks.
This meaning refers to a common or overused expression that may lack originality. Such phrases are often recognized for their predictability and are typically used in everyday conversation.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
16 results
She ran over her lines once before she went on stage.
He ran over her lines once before she went on stage.
Don't let what he said get to you. He was just getting back at you for what you said.
I read the play aloud so that I could memorize all the lines.
Cue cards are used primarily on television to help the actors remember their lines.
Is there any good way to memorise our lines quickly?
Cue cards are used primarily on television to help the actors remember their lines.