長編
Meanings
1
long work; full-length novel; feature-length film; long poem
Refers to a long-form work in any medium: novels, films, poems, etc. Often contrasted with 短編 (short work).
See also: 短編
His new full-length novel will be released next month.
This director is famous for feature-length films.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が長編を書くfor someone to write a full-length novel
He wrote a full-length novel for the first time.
- 長編を撮るto shoot/make a feature-length film
This director has made three feature-length films.
- 長編に挑戦するto take on the challenge of a long-form work
She moved from writing short stories to tackling full-length novels.