“Storyteller” in Japanese
Short answer
Storyteller in Japanese is “語り部” (kataribe). Full meaning: (professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court.
Other ways to say “Storyteller” in Japanese
語り手
katarite narrator, storyteller, reciter
語部
kataribe (professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court
語りべ
kataribe (professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court
かたりべ
kataribe (professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court
語手
katarite narrator, storyteller, reciter
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