visual novel

English

noun
Definitions
  • (video games) An interactive fiction video game style originated in Japan which consists primarily of narration illustrated by anime-style images.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese ビジュアルノベル compound from English visual + English novel (new).

Origin

English

novel

Gloss

new

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Time

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Property

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Emoji

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