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VocabJLPT N1

legend

Noun

Definitions

1. legend
2. tradition

This noun refers to something that has been passed down through generations, such as a tradition, legend, or oral account. It implies that the information or custom was conveyed from one person or era to another. You might see it in historical or cultural writing when describing legends or inherited practices.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Kyodo News distributed survey results related to legends of an ancient shrine.

Sentence 2

Like sand through an hourglass, legends are passed down little by little.

Sentence 3

At dinner, my grandmother told the legend of the bride's procession.

Sentence 4

I act tough, but breaking with family legend still unsettles me.

Sentence 5

An elder in the shopping district told me the legend about warding off fires.