Japanese

ものがたり
Meaning: story; tale; narrative
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

物
語

Example sentences

This story depicts the adventure of a brave boy.
物語は意外な方向に展開した。
The story developed in an unexpected direction.
この物語の主人公は、強大な魔力を秘めている。
The protagonist of this story hides a powerful magical power.
これが物語の始めです。
This is the beginning of the story.
この物語の主人公は、実在の人物がモデルになっている。
The protagonist of this story is modeled after a real person.
ヒーローが最後に勝つのは、物語のお約束だ。
The hero winning at the end is a story trope.
その俳優の演技は観客を物語に引き込んだ。
The actor's performance drew the audience into the story.
この物語は実話がベースになっている。
This story is based on a true event.
古い物語には、恐ろしい魔女が登場することが多い。
There are many old stories where terrifying witches appear.
その映画は、冷戦時代のスパイの物語です。
That movie is a story about a spy during the Cold War.

Usage Notes

A broad term for stories, ranging from folklore to novels.

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