ラノベ
also: ライノベ
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Meanings
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light novel
abbreviation
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 heard that anime is based on a light novel.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を読むto read a light novel
I like reading light novels when I have free time.
- 〈物〉化するto be adapted into a light novel (or from one, e.g. anime)
This anime is based on a popular light novel.