For example, in a novel, do we use プロローグ or 序章?
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Prologue is プロローグ or 序章?
As a Japanese I think both are ok because プロローグ is already common in many
translated books, especially among young people. In my impression プロローグ gives
a modern, western image and 序章 gives a classical, formal and of a long-story
image. And I tend to think プロローグ is something extra to main chapters and
expect it shorter, on the other hand 序章 is a part of the main chapters.
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