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物語
monogatari
Description
「物語」は、本や映画などで語られる話のことです。
"物語" refers to a story told in books, movies, etc.
昔から伝わる有名な物語もたくさんあります。
There are many famous "物語" passed down from long ago.
Meanings
物語monogatari
a story, tale, or narrative
この物語はとても面白いです。
This story is very interesting.
物語るmonogataru
to tell, narrate, or indicate
彼の目が真実を物語っている。
His eyes tell the truth.
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Notes
- Etymology
物 (thing) + 語 (to tell) — literally "the telling of things."
- Nuance
物語 often suggests a longer, richer tale than the everyday word 話.
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