noun
maxi single
A CD single with more tracks than a standard single, typically including remixes or bonus songs. Common in J-pop and dance music contexts.
このアーティストの新曲はマキシシングルで発売された。
The artist's new song was released as a maxi single.
Variant with a middle dot, sometimes seen in tracklists or promotional materials.
A standard single usually contains only one or two tracks, while a maxi single includes more tracks, often remixes.
Borrowed from English 'maxi single', where 'maxi' suggests a larger or extended format compared to a regular single.