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the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

プロット

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

伝記

a short literary composition that resembles a short story

スケッチ

made or intended to be like the original or real version of something

偽物

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

神話

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

誇張された話

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

童話

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

伝説

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

逸話

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

冗談の面白い部分

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

ジョーク

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

小さくて取るに足らない嘘

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

噂

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

噂

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

偽作

having a tendency or inclination toward something

傾向のある

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

過言

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

読める

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

夢中になった

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

移動中

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts someone's attention

掴む

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

衣魚

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

一次元の

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

ベストセラー

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

熱心な

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

自給自足の

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

皮が厚い

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

心優しい

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

孤立した人

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

キャリア志向の

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

冷静な

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

ぼんやりした

a comic movie or play that depicts unlikely or silly situations by the use of buffoonery

茶番

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

語呂合わせ

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

漫画

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

ブラックユーモア

unusual in a way that resembles a dream more than reality

超現実的な

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

アイロニー

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

過言

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

風刺

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

誰かの例に倣う

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

成功の見込みがない状況

unfriendly, cold, or distant in one's demeanor or interactions with others

無感情

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

feeling unwell or slightly ill

病気か体調不良

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

嵐の

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

誰かまたは何かを完全にコントロールする

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

射線

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

何かをしよう、あるいは達成しようと一生懸命努力する

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

フレンドリー

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

何かに目を向ける