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“biography” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidenki

Example

その本は有名な作家の伝記です。so no hon wa yū mei na sak ka no den ki de su

That book is a biography of a famous writer.

Illustration for 伝記 (biography)

How to say “biography” in Japanese

“Biography” in Japanese is 伝記 (denki).

Presents a factual written account of a person's life, including the experiences and achievements that shape it.

Full entry for 伝記: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 伝記

図書館で、歴史上の人物の伝記を見つけました。to sho kan de reki shi jō no jin butsu no den ki o mi tsu ke ma shi ta

I found a biography of a historical figure at the library.

Tips for using 伝記

  • A biography may describe a living person, while an autobiography is written by the person whose life it describes.

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