Meaning
Transmit, Convey, Legend, Report — Often seen in words related to passing information, stories, or traditions.
- 伝 — legend, tradition
- 伝える — to convey, to report
- 伝わる — to be transmitted
- 伝説 — legend, folklore
- 伝記 — biography
- 伝言 — verbal message
Formed from the person radical (亻) and the phonetic 寺 (てら / temple), this kanji originally referred to a person delivering something, like a message. It now represents the broader concept of conveying words, actions, or even traditions.
先生の伝言を伝えました。
I passed on the teacher’s message.
この伝説は、昔から伝わっています。
This legend has been passed down from long ago.
正確に伝えてください。
Please convey it accurately.
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