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VocabJLPT N1

ghost story

Noun

Definitions

1. ghost story
2. tale of the supernatural
3. Kaidan

This word means "ghost story" or "horror tale," referring to scary stories involving supernatural beings, spirits, or eerie events. It is especially associated with Japanese summer tradition, as telling ghost stories was a popular way to feel a chill during the hot season.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I have to say it — that supervisor's lectures are genuinely scarier than any ghost story.

Sentence 2

An old note fell out of a desk drawer — weirdly felt like a ghost story, and I had to laugh.

Sentence 3

His hollow eyes were as cold as a ghost story narrator's.

Sentence 4

Why are you bringing up a ghost story right now of all times?

Sentence 5

The mirror by the entrance was all fogged up — felt like the opening of a ghost story and I hated it.