English Dictionary

in medias res

IPA（発音記号）

/ɪn ˌmiːdɪəs ˈɹeɪz/

名詞

不可算名詞

Narrative presented in medias res.

日本語の意味

物語が途中から始まる手法（叙述技法） / 物語冒頭で背景説明を省略し、中盤から物語が展開される形式

Her favorite opening is an in medias res that thrusts readers into the heart of the conflict.

彼女の好む導入は物語を途中から始める手法で、読者を対立の核心に引き込む。

意味（1）

Narrative presented in medias res.

Anyway, the characters have been introduced but by no means established. I know Final Fantasy’s always been big on in medias res, but even the most basic questions about the plot remain unanswered. Who the fuck are these people? What is going on? Why should I care? Can I stop playing now? Please?