Entry
アンチロマン
anchiroman
A novel that rejects conventional narrative or literary norms.
Meaning
Used for experimental fiction that deliberately opposes traditional novel structure, plot, or style. In Japanese it is a literary term, not a general-purpose negative prefix construction.
- experimental anti-conventional novel
- literary term for a novel against the norm
Examples
Example Sentences
彼の新作は、従来の物語形式を否定するアンチロマンとして高く評価された。
His new work was highly acclaimed as an anti-novel that rejects conventional narrative forms.
アンチロマンという文学的手法は、読者に能動的な解釈を求める。
The literary technique known as the anti-novel requires the reader to interpret the work actively.
ヌーヴォー・ロマンの作家たちは、アンチロマンの可能性を追求した。
The writers of the Nouveau Roman explored the possibilities of the anti-novel.
Related
See Also
ロマンチック
romanchikku
Related to or suggestive of love, excitement, and mystery.
アイロンパーマ
aironpaama
A men's hairstyle where short hair is set into curls or waves using a heated hair iron.
アンマッチ
anmacchi
A failure to match or a lack of correspondence.
チェアマン
chieaman
The person who presides over a meeting or committee.
Entry Questions
What does アンチロマン mean in Japanese?
アンチロマン means A novel that rejects conventional narrative or literary norms.
How do you read アンチロマン?
アンチロマン is read as あんちろまん and romanized as anchiroman.
What language does アンチロマン come from?
The source language for アンチロマン is French.
What type of gairaigo is アンチロマン?
アンチロマン is listed as Pure Gairaigo and Compound.
Source Details
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- JMdict_english
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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