Meaning

Primary

Legend

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Let me transmit to you a theory... a theory that perhaps a great legend is true.

Reading

でんせつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You just have to remember that is read as でん in this case. Just imagine yourself sitting in your den (でん) as you get cozy and listen to this theory about a great legend.

Context

Context Sentences

アイルランドの伝説の英ゆうと言われれば、だれを思いうかべますか?

When you hear "a legendary Irish hero," who comes to mind?

お前めちゃくちゃモテるな!マジで伝説的だよ。

Girls love you, man. You are legendary, seriously!

伝説によると、この海には豆腐を食べるフグが住んでいるそうです。

According to a legend, there is a fugu that eats tofu in this ocean.

Kanji Composition