subplot
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/ˈsʌbplɑːt/
🇬🇧
/ˈsʌbplɒt/
A smaller story that is part of a larger story, connected to the main story but can also stand on its own.
The subplot of the movie revolved around the detective's personal life, which added depth to the main plot.
映画の副話は探偵の個人生活を中心に展開し、メインストーリーに深みを加えていました。