ラノベ らのべ noun light novel informalleisure 1. light novel A genre of Japanese young-adult fiction, typically published in paperback with anime-style illustrations. Abbreviation of ライトノベル. ラノベを読(よ)む。🔊 I read light novels. このラノベはアニメ化(か)された。🔊 This light novel was adapted into an anime. 最近(さいきん)のラノベは異世界(いせかい)ものが多(おお)い。🔊 Recent light novels often feature isekai (other-world) settings. ラノベ is a widely used abbreviation of ライトノベル (light novel).Common collocationsラノベを読(よ)む: to read a light novelラノベ原作(げんさく): based on a light novelラノベ作家(さっか): light novel authorRelated wordsライトノベル: full form漫画(まんが): mangaアニメ化(か): anime adaptation Related Words Related: 漫画(まんが) (manga) Related: アニメ化(か) (anime adaptation) general Added 2026.2.15 11:43 · Revised 2026.10.15 21:45 11000/11205_ranobe