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Japanese
Alternative spelling
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外傳 (kyūjitai)
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Etymology
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Pronunciation
Noun
外伝 • (gaiden)
- biographical supplement; side story
- (anime, manga) spin-off
- 『とある科学の超電磁砲』は『とある魔術の禁書目録』の外伝である。
- “Toaru Kagaku no Rērugan” wa “Toaru Majutsu no Indekkusu” no gaiden de aru.
- A Certain Scientific Railgun is a spin-off of A Certain Magical Index.
Synonyms
- (spin-off): スピンオフ (supin'ofu)
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