あらすじ

あらすじ
noun
plot, synopsis
1. plot, synopsis, summary, outline (of a story)
Used to describe the main storyline or summary of a book, movie, play, or other narrative.
映画(えいが)のあらすじを(おし)えて。
Tell me the plot of the movie.
あらすじだけ()んで(ほん)()った。
I bought the book after reading just the synopsis.
ネタバレなしであらすじを説明(せつめい)するのは(むずか)しい。
It's difficult to explain the plot without spoilers.

Usually written in hiragana. Also written as 粗筋(あらすじ) or 荒筋(あらすじ).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • あらすじを説明(せつめい)する: to explain the plot
  • あらすじを()む: to read the synopsis