Where does “トーキー” come from?
トーキー (Japanese) comes from English talkie, from English talking picture — A motion picture that features an audio accompaniment, thus allowing the characters' speech to be heard by the audience (as well as a musical score).
トーキー (Japanese): talkie
Definitions
- talkie
Ancestry of “トーキー”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | talkie | A movie with sound, as opposed to a silent film |
| 2 | English | talking picture | A motion picture that features an audio accompaniment, thus allowing the characters' speech to be heard by the audience (as well as a musical score) |