English–Japanese
“folklore” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiminzoku
Example
日本の民俗を研究します。nihon no min zoku o ken kyū shi ma su
I research Japanese folklore.
How to say “folklore” in Japanese
“Folklore” in Japanese is 民俗 (minzoku).
Covers the traditional beliefs, stories, practices, and customs shared within a community.
Example sentences with 民俗
日本各地の民俗には、地域の歴史が表れています。nihon kaku chi no min zoku ni wa chi iki no reki shi ga arawa re te i ma su
The history of each region is reflected in the folklore found throughout Japan.
Tips for using 民俗
- The English word folklore includes stories and beliefs as well as customs, so it is broader than a collection of folk tales.