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myth in Japanese

myth in Japanese is 神話 — myth means a traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.

myth in Japanese

神話
noun
Pronounced: shinwa

What does "myth" mean?

  1. noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
    "The myth of Prometheus tells of a Titan who gave fire to humanity."
  2. noun A widely believed idea that is actually false.
    "It's a myth that you only use ten percent of your brain."

myth in a sentence

  • The myth of Prometheus tells of a Titan who gave fire to humanity.
  • It's a myth that you only use ten percent of your brain.
  • The article debunked several common health myths.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "myth" in Japanese?

"myth" in Japanese is 神話. myth means: A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.

How do you pronounce 神話?

"myth" in Japanese is 神話, pronounced "shinwa".

How do you use "myth" in a sentence?

Example: "The myth of Prometheus tells of a Titan who gave fire to humanity." In Japanese, "myth" is 神話.

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