台本|だいほんdaihon[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounscript; libretto; scenario
   台本だいほんに目めを通とおしておいてください。↗

   Please go over the script.

• Synonym脚本きゃくほんNeutralScripts for drama and film, as in 「脚本家」. Leans toward the creative work, while 台本 leans toward use in performance, though 「台本を書く」 is also said.
• SynonymシナリオNeutralA loanword for a script, especially for film and TV; it can also mean a projected plan for how something will unfold.
• SynonymスクリプトNeutralA loanword for scripts, including computer scripts; leans toward technical contexts or broadcast scripts.

The script of lines a performance or show follows is usually 「台本」, as in 「台本通り」. Use 「脚本」 for the work as a creative piece, 「シナリオ」 for film/TV scripts or a projected plan, and 「スクリプト」 for technical or broadcast scripts.

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1. 番組ばんぐみや演劇えんげき、映画えいがなどで台詞せりふが書かかれた本ほん。脚本きゃくほん。シナリオ。