映画
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Base noun form. Refers to movies or films in general. Often used in phrases like 『映画館』 (eigakan, 'movie theater') or 『映画を見る』 (eiga o miru, 'to watch a movie').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are chatting at a café about weekend plans and entertainment options.
映画
えいが
movie, film
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of 'movie' as '映画' (eiga) — it sounds like 'A-gah!' when you're excited to watch a film. 'A-gah!' → えいが (eiga, 'movie').
Cultural Note
Japan has a rich film industry, with famous directors like Hayao Miyazaki. Going to the cinema is a popular activity, and people often say 『映画を見に行く』 (eiga o mi ni iku, 'go to see a movie').
Forms
Base: 映画Base noun form. Refers to movies or films in general. Often used in phrases like 『映画館』 (eigakan, 'movie theater') or 『映画を見る』 (eiga o miru, 'to watch a movie').