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The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario. / The act of setting.

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setting

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/

Noun

Japanese Meaning

物語や絵画などが展開される背景・舞台・状況（時間、場所、事情） / 何かを配置する、または設置する行為

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The novel's setting shifts from a sleepy coastal village to a bustling city, shaping every character's choices.

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その小説の舞台設定は、のんびりした海辺の村から活気ある都市へと移り変わり、登場人物たちの選択に影響を与えている。

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Sense（1）

The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

Sense（2）

The act of setting.

the setting of the sun

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Sense（3）

A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.

Sense（4）

A level or placement that a knob or control is set to.

the volume setting on a television

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Sense（5）

The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.

Sense（6）

Hunting with a setter.

Sense（7）

Something set in, or inserted.

Thou shalt set in it settings of stones.

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Sense（8）

A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).

Schubert's setting of Goethe's poem

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Sense（9）

The mounting of a play, etc., for the stage.

Sense（10）

The direction of a current of wind.

settings

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