No. 3,059 in Japanese
レジェンド
"レジェンド" means "legend" in English, referring to a famous person, story, or event.
In a sentence
彼はサッカー界のレジェンドです。
He is a legend in the world of soccer.
Here, 'レジェンド' (legend) is used to describe someone who has achieved extraordinary accomplishments in a particular field, specifically soccer in this context.
このゲームのレジェンドモードは非常に難しいです。
The legend mode in this game is extremely challenging.
In this context, 'レジェンド' is used to title a mode in a video game, often indicating a high difficulty level or prestigious feature.
彼女の歌声は全くのレジェンドだと誰もが認めています。
Everyone acknowledges that her singing voice is absolutely legendary.
'レジェンド' here is used as an adjective to descriptively convey that her singing voice is exceptional and widely admired.
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