伝説
でんせつ
legend; folklore; tradition
JLPT N1 Common word Intermediate Japanese L8
Meanings
Noun, No-adjective
legend; folklore; tradition
Example sentences
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There are a lot of legends in Japan.
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The legend gave the name to the place.
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There are many old Indian legends.
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The story is founded on tradition.
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The song descended from a legend.
More examples (10)
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The legend says that she was a mermaid.
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The mountain is famous in myth and legend.
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Myths and legends should be handed down from generation to generation.
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Legends of vampires flourish in the Balkans.
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The legend has come down in this district from olden times.
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We are familiar with the legend of Robin Hood.
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The last part of the legend was added later.
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These legends should be handed down to our offspring.
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A mysterious legend has been handed down about this lake.
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According to one legend, it gets its name from a priest.