講談
Meanings
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kōdan; dramatic storytelling
A traditional Japanese narrative art where a performer dramatically recites historical tales, war chronicles, or revenge stories, often with rhythmic delivery and gestures.
He is a master of kōdan and often tells stories from the Warring States period.
My hobby is going to listen to kōdan performances.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が講談を語るfor someone to perform/narrate a kōdan story
The kōdan performer narrated a story on stage.
- 〈場所〉で講談を聴くto listen to a kōdan performance at a venue
I went and listened to a kōdan performance at a yose theater.