三部作 (さんぶさく, sanbusaku) Japanese meaning: trilogy | KotomoraThis novel is the first volume of a trilogy.
I watched the movie trilogy in one sitting.
Usage patterns
〈物〉三部作the ~ trilogy (named work)
The Lord of the Rings trilogy is loved all over the world.
三部作を完結させるto bring a trilogy to its conclusion
The director spent ten years bringing this trilogy to its conclusion.
三部作の最終作the final installment of a trilogy
The final installment of the trilogy is scheduled to be released next year.
