How to say "lead-in" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe katakana loanword, a direct match for the English term lead-in. It is the less common of the two; for an introduction to a story or performance, 枕 is the usual choice.
- 枕まくらnoun, noun (suffix)Literally 'pillow', but figuratively an introduction: remarks that lead into a story or performance, especially the opening section in rakugo, before the main story. This is the common word for that sense.
「リードイン」 is the less common, direct loanword for lead-in; 枕 is the common word for an introduction or lead-in to a story or performance, especially in rakugo.
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