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.
Means 'continuous' or 'serial'. Used for events happening one after another.
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.
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.
This novel is part of a three-part series.
Commonly used for product serial numbers, especially in technical contexts.
Please enter the product's serial number.
Literally 'manufacturing number'. Used for serial numbers on machinery or equipment.
Where is the serial number on this machine?
Less common than シリアルナンバー, but understood.
Please check the serial number.
A series of accidents occurred.
Means 'a series of' or 'a chain of'. Often used for related events or actions.
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).
This device uses serial communication.