How to say 'Story' in Japanese | ストーリー

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Meaning

Story

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ストーリー (sutourii)' means 'story'. This word is a loanword from English and is used to refer to a narrative, plot, or sequence of events, often in the context of books, movies, or personal experiences. It is commonly used in both casual and formal settings. For example: The story of this movie is interesting「この映画のストーリーは面白い」(このえいがのストーリーはおもしろい). I want to hear your story「あなたのストーリーを聞きたい」(あなたのストーリーをききたい). Note that 'ストーリー' is often used interchangeably with the native Japanese word '物語 (ものがたり)', though 'ストーリー' tends to have a more modern or casual connotation.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

6260

Composition

katakana

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