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[い(言)·い·つた(伝)·え]
iitsutae
noun

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[いい(言)·つた(伝)·え]
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English Meaning(s) for 言い伝え

noun
  1. tradition; legend
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Definition and Synonyms for 言い伝え

Legend a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
Synonyms: レジェンド, 伝う, 伝え, 伝える, 伝承, 伝え話, 伝説, 先祖伝承, 口碑, 古伝, 奇譚, 故事, 昔話, 民間伝承, 物語, 物語る, 神話, 言伝, 言い伝え, 言い伝える

Meanings for each kanji in 言い伝え

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» transmit; go along; walk along; follow; report; communicate; legend; tradition

Categories 言い伝え is a member of

Story a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events
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Sample Sentences for 言い伝え

The birthday festival is based on a legend colorful flowers and honeydew fell from the sky when Buddha was born
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