VocabJLPT N1
anecdote
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. anecdote
  2. 2. story
  3. 3. Anecdote
A short, interesting story or anecdote about a real person or event, often one that is not widely known. It is used to share lesser-known but entertaining or revealing episodes about someone's life or history.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Sorry in advance, but that anecdote is kind of hilarious.

Sentence 2

He said, "A small anecdote can hold a big lesson."

Sentence 3

Even so, an old anecdote can sometimes reflect the culture of an organization.

Sentence 4

For some reason, the anecdotes about my father's student days are the ones I remember most vividly.

Sentence 5

The professor shared a fascinating anecdote at the lecture the other day.