noun
morning TV drama; morning soap opera
Common abbreviation for the NHK morning serial drama (連続テレビ小説) or any morning television drama series.
See also: ドラマ · 昼ドラ (ひるドラ)
今期の朝ドラは評判がいい。
This season's morning drama is well received.
朝ドラのヒロインに選ばれた。
She was chosen as the heroine of the morning drama.