No. 914 in Japanese
物語
Story; tale; narrative.
In a sentence
この本は壮大な物語を描いている。
This book depicts an epic tale.
物語 refers to a story or narrative in this context.
歴史の物語は時代を越えて語り継がれる。
The tales of history are passed down through generations.
物語 represents accounts or stories of historical events here.
彼女の人生はまるで物語のようだった。
Her life was like a story.
物語 is used metaphorically to liken life to a narrative story.
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