🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ボリウッド

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Boriuddo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bollywood/ˈbɒl.i.wʊd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"ボリウッド映画はその華やかな音楽とダンスで知られています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India, known for its vibrant music, dance, and elaborate productions.

    "Bollywood films often feature colorful song and dance sequences that are integral to the storytelling."
  2. 2

    A style of filmmaking characterized by its melodramatic narratives and musical numbers, often appealing to a mass audience.

    "The latest Bollywood blockbuster has broken box office records with its star-studded cast and catchy soundtrack."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Bollywood' is a portmanteau of 'Bombay' (the former name of Mumbai) and 'Hollywood', coined in the 1970s to describe the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai. It reflects the cultural blend of Indian cinema with Western influences.

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