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“storytelling” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōdan

Example

私は講談を聞きました。watashi wa kō dan o ki ki ma shi ta

I listened to a storytelling performance.

Illustration for 講談 (storytelling)

How to say “storytelling” in Japanese

“Storytelling” in Japanese is 講談 (kōdan).

Presents a crafted narrative aloud, often using rhythm and emphasis to make historical events or characters vivid.

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

Example sentences with 講談

その講談は、歴史上の人物の生涯を生き生きと描いています。so no kō dan wa reki shi jō no jin butsu no shō gai o i ki i ki to ega i te i ma su

That storytelling performance vividly portrays the life of a historical figure.

Tips for using 講談

  • A performer of 講談 (kōdan) traditionally uses a small wooden lectern and a fan while delivering the story, giving the art a distinctive stage style.

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