SE

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noun
sound effect
1. sound effect
Audio effects used in movies, games, anime, and other media to enhance the experience.
SEの音量(おんりょう)を調整(ちょうせい)する。
I adjust the sound effect volume.
このゲームはSEがリアル(りある)だ。
The sound effects in this game are realistic.
映画(えいが)のSEを担当(たんとう)する仕事(しごと)に就(つ)きたい。
I want to get a job working on sound effects for movies.

SE stands for 'Sound Effect.' It is commonly used in the gaming, anime, and film industries.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • SEを入(い)れる: to add sound effects
  • SEを消(け)す: to turn off sound effects
  • SEの音量(おんりょう): sound effect volume
  • 効果(こうか)SE: effect sound

DISTINGUISHED FROM:

  • BGM (背景(はいけい)音楽(おんがく)): background music
  • 効果音(こうかおん): sound effect (full Japanese term)
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