シナリオ

しなりお

noun

scenario, script

1. scenario, script, screenplay

A written outline or script for a film, TV show, play, or game.

シナリオを書(か)く。

To write a script.

この映画(えいが)のシナリオはとてもよくできている。

The screenplay of this movie is very well done.

有名(ゆうめい)なシナリオライターが新作(しんさく)を手(て)がけた。

A famous screenwriter worked on the new production.

2. scenario, projected course of events

A description of how a situation might develop; a projected sequence of events.

最悪(さいあく)のシナリオを想定(そうてい)する。

To envision the worst-case scenario.

いくつかのシナリオを検討(けんとう)した。

We considered several scenarios.

計画(けいかく)がシナリオどおりに進(すす)まなかった。

The plan didn't progress as expected.

Common collocations

シナリオを書(か)く: to write a scenario/script
シナリオライター: screenwriter, scenario writer
最悪(さいあく)のシナリオ: worst-case scenario
最善(さいぜん)のシナリオ: best-case scenario
シナリオどおり: as planned, according to the scenario

Usage

Sense 1 is common in the entertainment industry (film, TV, games). Sense 2 is widely used in business, planning, and everyday conversation to discuss possible outcomes.

Similar words

脚本(きゃくほん): script, screenplay (more formal, native Japanese term)
台本(だいほん): script (especially for stage plays)

Related Words

Synonym: 脚本(きゃくほん) (screenplay (formal))

Synonym: 台本(だいほん) (script (stage))

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Added 2026.2.12 4:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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