外がい伝でん

noun

supplementary biography

A biographical work that supplements a main biography (本伝). Often used in historical or literary contexts.

See also: 本伝

• この外がい伝でんは、本ほん伝でんに書かかれなかったエピソードを集あつめている。

  This supplementary biography collects episodes not included in the main biography.

noun

side story; spin-off; anecdote

A story that branches off from a main work, such as a novel, film, or game. Can also refer to an anecdote or a tale about a side character.

• 人にん気きゲームの外がい伝でんが来らい月げつ発はつ売ばいされる。

  A spin-off of the popular game will be released next month.

• 彼かれは旅たび先さきでの外がい伝でんを面おも白しろおかしく話はなした。

  He amusingly told anecdotes from his travels.