Meaning

Primary

Original Work

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The original thing you make is the original work. It's always better to have the original, rather than a copy, I think.

Reading

げんさく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

マンガが原作の映画は、原作の良さを失ってしまうことが多いです。

Comic book movies often lose the flavor of the original work.

シェイクスピアを原作で読んだことはありますか?

Have you read Shakespeare's original works?

この漫画は、テレビアニメとドラマの原作です。

This manga was made into a TV anime and drama series.

Kanji Composition