English–Japanese

“recount” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimonogataru

Example

彼は旅の思い出を物語ります。kare wa tabi no omo i de o mono gata ri ma su

He recounts memories of his trip.

Illustration for 物語る (recount)

How to say “recount” in Japanese

“Recount” in Japanese is 物語る (monogataru).

Presents events as a connected account or serves as a sign that points to an underlying situation.

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

Example sentences with 物語る

この古い写真は、当時の暮らしを物語ります。ko no furu i sha shin wa tō ji no ku ra shi o mono gata ri ma su

This old photograph indicates what life was like at the time.

Tips for using 物語る

  • 物語る (monogataru) is common in analytical writing when results or evidence are said to reveal an earlier condition rather than simply being described.

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