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
Pronounced: shinwa
What does "myth" mean?
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noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
"In the ancient myth, the sun was pulled across the sky by a chariot."
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noun A widely believed idea that is actually false.
"Many people believe the myth that cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis."
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myth in a sentence
- In the ancient myth, the sun was pulled across the sky by a chariot.
- Our teacher read us a myth explaining why the seasons change.
- Many people believe the myth that cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis.
- It's a myth that you only use ten percent of your brain.
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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: "In the ancient myth, the sun was pulled across the sky by a chariot." In Japanese, "myth" is 神話.
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