“Story” in Japanese
Short answer
Story in Japanese is “語り草” (katarigusa). Full meaning: story, topic (on everyone's lips), (the stuff of) legend.
Other ways to say “Story” in Japanese
物語
monogatari story, tale, narrative, account, fable, legend
譚
tan story, tale
ストーリー
sutoorii story, tale, legend; plot, storyline
階
kizahashi storey, story, floor; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy)
お話
ohanashi story, tale; talk, discussion
語り句
katariku story, tale; unaccompanied part of the Heike Monogatari chanting
曰く
iwaku pretext, history, past, story; according to ..., ... says
講談
koudan storytelling (of war chronicles, revenge tales, etc.) with highly dramatic delivery, story
逸話
itsuwa anecdote, story, episode
小説
shousetsu novel, story, (work of) fiction
談
dan talk, story, conversation
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