English–Japanese
“myth” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishinwa
Example
この神話は何を表していますか。ko no shin wa wa nan o arawa shi te i ma su ka
What does this myth represent?
How to say “myth” in Japanese
“Myth” in Japanese is 神話 (shinwa).
Describes a traditional story that explains gods, origins, or the nature of a people and its world.
Example sentences with 神話
この地域には、海の神話がいくつも残っています。ko no chi iki ni wa umi no shin wa ga i ku tsu mo noko tte i ma su
Several myths about the sea have survived in this region.
Tips for using 神話
- In English, myth can mean either a traditional sacred story or a widely believed but untrue idea, so context distinguishes the two senses.