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民話
A story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth. These tales often convey moral lessons or explain natural phenomena.
Examples in context
日本の民話には動物がよく登場します
Animals often appear in Japanese folktales.
祖母から不思議な民話を聞かされた
My grandmother told me a mysterious folktale.
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