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主題
The underlying message or big idea that an author explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work. It is the central topic or subject of a artistic piece.
Examples in context
この映画の主な主題は愛と犠牲である。
The main theme of this movie is love and sacrifice.
作品の主題を深く考察することが重要だ。
It is important to deeply consider the theme of a work.
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