noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Often refers to traditional or didactic stories, especially in literary or religious contexts. Can also be used as a suru-verb meaning 'to tell a tale' or 'to narrate'.
この説話は仏教の教えを伝えている。
This tale conveys Buddhist teachings.
彼は昔話を説話するのが上手だ。
He is good at telling old tales.