Meaning of 伝説 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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伝説JLPT 1
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Kana Readingでんせつ
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Romajidensetsu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- tradition; legend; folklore
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Example Sentences
伝説, でんせつ used in context
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こう見えて、子供の頃はケーキを二ホール平らげた伝説を持っている。
You couldn't tell it by looking, but she has the legendary tale of having eaten two whole cakes when a child.
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There are a lot of legends in Japan.
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The last part of the legend was added later.
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伝説によれば、その森には幽霊が出たので、誰も足を踏み入れようとしなかったそうだ。
According to legend, the wood used to be haunted, so people would avoid it.
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The legend says that she was a mermaid.
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Myths and legends should be handed down from generation to generation.
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Kanji found in this word
transmit, go along, walk along, follow, report, communicate, legend, tradition
On: デン, テン
Kun: つた.わる, つた.える, つた.う, つだ.う, -づた.い, つて
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