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(narratology) An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.

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cliffhanger

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Source Word

cliffhanger

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌklɪfˈhæŋ.ə(ɹ)/

broadly

(narratology) An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.

Japanese Meaning

（物語の展開における）未解決のままで終わらせる手法。読者や視聴者に次への興味や緊張感を喚起するために、物語の結末を故意に曖昧にする仕掛け

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The season finale ended on a cliffhanger that left fans debating what would happen next.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

シーズンフィナーレは、観客に次に何が起こるかを議論させるような、続きを気にさせる結末で幕を閉じた。

Sense（1）

(narratology) An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.

Sense（2）

(by extension) An outcome which is awaited with keen anticipation, especially one which is delayed for a period of time or which is not known until the last minute.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

cliffhangers

（ plural ）

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