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[すい()·()·しょう()·せつ()]
suirishousetsu
noun

Root Words:

[すい()·() + しょう()·せつ()]
suiri + shousetsu

English Meaning(s) for 推理小説

noun
  1. mystery novel; detective novel; whodunit

Definition and Synonyms for 推理小説

Mystery a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
Synonyms: ミステリー, クライムストーリー, 推理小説

Meanings for each kanji in 推理小説

» conjecture; infer; guess; suppose; support
» logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth
» little; small
» rumor; opinion; theory

Categories 推理小説 is a member of

Story a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events
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Sample Sentences for 推理小説

Mystery novels are loved by a lot of people.
I like reading mysteries.
I am halfway through this detective story.
I have not the least interest in detective stories.
I have been absorbed in reading a mystery.

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