Meaning

Primary

Legend

Alternative

Legendary Story

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When people transmit a theory through the ages, it can turn into a legend, or legendary story. Kind of like how the "theory" of King Arthur's sword turned into the legend of Excalibur.

Reading

でんせつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You just have to remember that is read as でん in this case. Just imagine yourself sitting in your den (でん) as you get cozy and listen to this theory about a great legend.

Context

Context Sentences

アイルランドの伝説のヒーローと言えば、誰を思いうかべますか?

When you hear "a legendary Irish hero," who comes to mind?

お前めちゃくちゃモテるな!マジで伝説的だよ。

Girls love you, man. You are legendary, seriously!

伝説によると、この海にはワニカニが住んでいるそうです。

According to a legend, there is WaniKani in this ocean.

Kanji Composition