上映

This is the 1768th most frequent Japanese word.

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上映

"Screening" or "showing" (of a film or performance).


Here, "上映" refers to the act of screening a movie at a cinema.

昨日、映画館で新作映画が上映されました。

Yesterday, a new movie was screened at the cinema.


In this sentence, "上映" is used to describe the planned future screening of a movie across multiple locations.

この映画は来月から全国で上映される予定です。

This movie is scheduled to be screened nationwide starting next month.


In this context, "上映" refers to a specific event where a movie is shown, often accompanied by related activities.

上映会では監督が挨拶をしました。

At the screening event, the director gave a greeting.