also: ライノベ
light novel
Abbreviation of ライトノベル. Refers to a style of young-adult fiction, often illustrated in a manga-like art style, targeting teens and young adults.
See also: ライトノベル
Lately I've been hooked on reading light novels.
I like reading light novels when I have free time.
I heard that anime is based on a light novel.
This anime is based on a popular light novel.
Less common variant; ラノベ is overwhelmingly preferred.
Abbreviation of ライトノベル (light novel), a wasei-eigo term combining English 'light' and 'novel'.