English–Japanese
“novel” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōsetsu
Example
私は小説を読みます。watashi wa shō setsu o yo mi ma su
I read novels.
How to say “novel” in Japanese
“Novel” in Japanese is 小説 (shōsetsu).
Describes a developed fictional world through a relatively long work of prose.
Example sentences with 小説
友達と好きな小説について話します。tomo dachi to su ki na shō setsu ni tsu i te hana shi ma su
I talk with my friends about novels I like.
Tips for using 小説
- The English noun novel usually suggests a longer fictional work than story, although story can refer to fiction more broadly.