フィクション
ふぃくしょん
noun
fiction
1.
fiction; fictional work
A story or work that is invented or imaginary, not based on real events. Includes novels, films, and other creative works.
この映画はフィクションです。
This movie is fiction.
フィクションと実話の区別がつかない。
I can't tell the difference between fiction and a true story.
この小説はフィクションですが、実在の事件をもとにしています。
This novel is fiction, but it is based on a real incident.
フィクション is used broadly for fictional works across media (novels, films, TV).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- フィクション作品: fictional work
- サイエンスフィクション (SF): science fiction
CONTRAST:
- フィクション (fiction) vs. ノンフィクション (nonfiction)
- フィクション vs. 実話 (true story)
Often appears in disclaimers: 「この物語はフィクションです」 (This story is fiction).