Translation guide
The English word "serial" can refer to a story published in parts, a sequential number, or something arranged in a series. This guide helps learners express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
A story published or broadcast in regular installments.
Refers to a serialized story in a newspaper, magazine, or online. Commonly used for manga, novels, and columns.
A unique number assigned to an item for identification.
Describing something that happens in a sequence or is part of a series.
この漫画は週刊誌で連載されています。
This manga is serialized in a weekly magazine.
A TV drama series with a continuing storyline. Often shortened to 連ドラ (れんドラ) in casual speech.
この連続ドラマは毎週月曜日に放送されます。
This serial drama airs every Monday.
A series of works, not necessarily published in installments. Can refer to a book series, TV series, or film series.
この小説は三部作のシリーズです。
This novel is part of a three-part series.
Commonly used for product serial numbers, especially in technical contexts.
製品のシリアルナンバーを入力してください。
Please enter the product's serial number.
Literally 'manufacturing number'. Used for serial numbers on machinery or equipment.
この機械の製造番号はどこにありますか？
Where is the serial number on this machine?
Less common than シリアルナンバー, but understood.
シリアル番号を確認してください。
Please check the serial number.
Means 'continuous' or 'serial'. Used for events happening one after another.
連続して事故が発生した。
A series of accidents occurred.
Means 'a series of' or 'a chain of'. Often used for related events or actions.
一連の事件について調査中です。
We are investigating the series of incidents.
Used as a prefix in technical terms like シリアル通信 (serial communication) or シリアルポート (serial port).
このデバイスはシリアル通信を使います。
This device uses serial communication.