巨編 (きょへん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
monumental work; epic; long film
Refers to a literary or cinematic work of exceptionally large scale, length, or ambition. Often used for novels, films, or series.
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This epic film is a trilogy, totaling nine hours.
Similar words
- 大作
大作 is a more common word for a large-scale work, but 巨編 emphasizes an even grander, often literary or cinematic scale.
- 長編
長編 simply means a long work, while 巨編 implies not just length but also monumental ambition or quality.
Etymology
Compound of 巨 (きょ, 'huge') and 編 (へん, 'compilation' or 'volume'), literally meaning a huge volume or compilation.
