Japanese

でんせつ
Meaning: legend, tradition
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

伝
説

Example sentences

An old legend is handed down in this forest.
数年の空白を経て、あの伝説のバンドが奇跡の復活を遂げた。
After a few years' hiatus, that legendary band made a miraculous comeback.
その伝説の剣には恐ろしい呪いがかかっている。
That legendary sword is under a terrible curse.
湖の底には巨大な竜が住んでいるという伝説がある。
There is a legend that a giant dragon lives at the bottom of the lake.
伝説によると、この森には恐ろしい怪物が住んでいるという。
According to legend, it is said that a terrifying monster lives in this forest.
古い城には魔物が住んでいるという伝説がある。
There is a legend that a monster lives in the old castle.
彼は伝説の魔法使いとして知られている。
He is known as a legendary wizard.
伝説の龍が洞窟の奥に潜んでいる。
A legendary dragon is hidden in the depths of the cave.
伝説の騎士は、火を吐く強力なドラゴンと戦った。
The legendary knight fought a powerful fire-breathing dragon.
日本の伝説には、河童や天狗などの妖怪がたくさん登場する。
In Japanese legends, many yokai such as Kappa and Tengu appear.

Usage Notes

Refers to stories or beliefs passed down through generations, often associated with specific places or people.

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