noun
Refers to traditional stories, legends, and oral narratives passed down among common people. Often used in academic or cultural contexts. Compare with 民話 (みんわ), which is more common in everyday language.
See also: 民話 (みんわ)
この地域には古くから伝わる民間説話が多く残っている。
Many folk tales handed down from long ago remain in this region.
彼は日本各地の民間説話を収集している。
He collects folk tales from various parts of Japan.