Japanese

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

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Example sentences

この森には古い伝説が伝わっている。
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.

Usage Notes

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

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