物語
ものがたり
monogatari
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 38 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
物語 (ものがたり (monogatari)) means "Story". It is read ものがたり (monogatari). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Story
Also : Tale · Legend
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Example Sentences
その物語は感動的だった。
そのものがたりはかんどうてきだった。
That tale was moving.
物語をべんきょうします。
ものがたりをべんきょうします。
I study story.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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