伝説
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base noun form. Refers to legends, traditions, or folklore stories that are part of cultural heritage. Example: 『日本の伝説』 (nihon no densetsu, 'Japanese legend').
Theme
During a hike in the mountains, User and their guide Taro talk about local folklore and legends related to the area's history.
伝説
でんせつ
legend, tradition, folklore
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a 'legend' being 'transmitted' (でん den) through 'stories' (せつ setsu). 'Den-setsu' → 伝説 (densetsu, 'legend, tradition, folklore').
Cultural Note
『伝説』 (densetsu, 'legend, tradition, folklore') is often used in Japanese culture to refer to ancient myths, local tales, or traditional stories passed down through generations, such as those about samurai or yokai (supernatural creatures).
Forms
Base: 伝説Base noun form. Refers to legends, traditions, or folklore stories that are part of cultural heritage. Example: 『日本の伝説』 (nihon no densetsu, 'Japanese legend').