ムービー
also: ムーヴィー
Meanings
1
Refers to a motion picture or film. In everyday Japanese, 映画 is often the more neutral native choice, while ムービー has a katakana, genre-label, entertainment, or promotional feel.
I went to see a new action movie on the weekend.
This movie is something the whole family can enjoy.
2
Common for digital video content, especially short clips made, uploaded, or viewed on a phone, website, or app. 動画 is the more general standard word for online video.
I shot a short video with my phone.
We posted a video on the site explaining how to use the product.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉のムービーを撮るto shoot/film a video of something
I filmed a video to remember the trip by.
- 〈事〉をムービー化するto turn something into a movie (adaptation)
The popular novel was adapted into a movie.
- ムービーをアップするto upload a video clip
I uploaded a new dance video.
- ムービーを鑑賞するto watch/appreciate a movie
I watched a movie at home over the weekend.