ドラマ

どらま
noun
drama (TV)
entertainment
1. TV drama, drama series
A television program featuring fictional characters and storylines.
Japanese dramas are interesting.
I watch this drama every week.
I heard last year's popular drama is going to be made into a movie.
2. drama, dramatic event
An exciting, emotional, or unexpected situation.
Life is like a drama.
There was drama waiting at the end of the match.

Usage: ドラマ in Japanese primarily refers to TV drama series. The theatrical/stage meaning is less common.

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