“Old tale” in Japanese
Short answer
Old tale in Japanese is “昔話” (mukashibanashi). Full meaning: old tale, folk tale, legend; reminiscence.
Other ways to say “Old tale” in Japanese
古譚
kotan old tale
昔噺
mukashibanashi old tale, folk tale, legend; reminiscence
昔咄
mukashibanashi old tale, folk tale, legend; reminiscence
むかし話
mukashibanashi old tale, folk tale, legend; reminiscence
むかしばなし
mukashibanashi old tale, folk tale, legend; reminiscence
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