コマ
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Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a single frame in a film, animation, or a panel in a comic/manga.
This anime uses 24 frames per second.
The panel layout of the manga is skillful.
2
usually written using kana alone
Used for a scene or cut in a film, play, or narrative.
The final scene of the movie was impressive.
3
time block; period
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a time slot or block in a schedule, especially in educational contexts like a class period.
The first period of the schedule is math.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をコマに描くto draw something in a panel/frame
The manga artist split that scene across three panels.
- コマを送るto advance frame by frame
I checked the footage by advancing it one frame at a time.
- 〈数〉のコマを取るto take (a certain number of) class periods
This term I'm taking three class periods on Mondays.
- コマが空くto have an open/free time slot
Thursday afternoon has an open time slot.