VocabJLPT N2
biography
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. legend
  2. 2. tradition
  3. 3. biography
  4. 4. method
Used as a suffix or standalone word referring to a biography, legend, or account of someone's life or deeds. It can also indicate something passed down through tradition or oral history. You often see it in book or film titles about historical or famous figures.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There's actually a legend that demons appeared on that mountain?

Sentence 2

"I heard there's an old legend about this land."

Sentence 3

"It's important to preserve tradition," the teacher said.

Sentence 4

"Is that legend actually true?" he asked.

Sentence 5

"I've read a biography before," I answered.