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効果線

English translation: effect line

20:54 Nov 11, 2010
Japanese to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Japanese term or phrase: 効果線
In the context of drawing Manga, when you draw lots of lines to show that something/someone is moving very fast. Is there an equivalent term in English? Thank you!
CMothersole
English translation:effect line
Explanation:
擬音文字で，マンガで音や状態を表現するために設けられる文字. 効果線. Effect Line. マンガの中でダイナミックな効果や動きを表現するために設けられ.

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effect line


Explanation:
擬音文字で，マンガで音や状態を表現するために設けられる文字. 効果線. Effect Line. マンガの中でダイナミックな効果や動きを表現するために設けられ.



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  • 擬音文字で，マンガで音や状態を表現するために設けられる文字. 効果線. Effect Line. マンガの中でダイナミックな効果や動きを表現するために設けられ.
  • Effect line types x 10

    Reference: http://dl.slis.tsukuba.ac.jp/DLjournal/No_38/1-son/1-son.pdf
    Reference: http://mangahelpers.com/news/details/418
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    Reference: http://my.smithmicro.com/tutorials/1837.html
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