Translation guide
A proper noun referring to the oldest collection of Japanese Buddhist setsuwa tales, compiled in the early Heian period.
Referring to the early Heian period setsuwa collection
The standard Japanese name for the work. Use this in most contexts.
日本霊異記は日本最古の説話集です。
The Nihon Ryōiki is the oldest collection of setsuwa tales in Japan.
The full formal title. Use in academic or formal contexts.
正式名称は日本国現報善悪霊異記です。
The formal title is Nihonkoku Genpō Zen'aku Ryōiki.