1.
screening; showing (of a film)
the projection or showing of a movie in a theater
映画が上映中だ。
The movie is currently showing.
上映時間は2時間です。
The running time is 2 hours.
この映画館では深夜上映もある。
This theater also has late-night screenings.
FORMATION:
上 (on, projection) + 映 (reflect, project) → project on screen
VERB FORM:
上映する (to screen, to show)
RELATED COMPOUNDS:
- 上映中 (now showing)
- 上映時間 (running time)
- 上映館 (screening theater)
- 上映期間 (screening period)
- 先行上映 (advance screening)
- 特別上映 (special screening)
RELATED WORDS:
- 公開 (release, premiere)
- 放映 (TV broadcast)
- 上演 (stage performance)
DISTINCTION:
上映 is for films/movies. 上演 is for stage performances (plays, musicals). 放映 is for TV broadcasts.