時じ代だい小しょう説せつ

noun

historical novel

A novel set in a historical period, often featuring samurai, commoners, or famous events. In Japanese publishing, 時代小説 is a recognized genre distinct from 歴史小説 (historical fiction that may focus more on documented history).

• 彼かれは時じ代だい小しょう説せつを読よむのが好すきで、特とくに江え戸どを舞ぶ台たいにした作さく品ひんをよく手てに取とる。

  He likes reading historical novels, and often picks up works set in Edo.