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What does 物語 (ものがたり, monogatari) mean?

物語 (ものがたり, monogatari) means story, tale.

Quick facts
Readingものがたり
Romajimonogatari
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ものがたり
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmonogatari

story, tale

  1. 1noun story; tale; narrative

Example sentences

  • This story is very moving.

  • My grandmother told me stories from long ago.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.