N2
うらしまたろう (Urashima Tarō)
浦島太郎
Urashima Tarō (a character from a famous Japanese folktale)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the main character of a classic Japanese folktale about a fisherman who saves a turtle and is invited to the Dragon Palace, where time passes differently. Often used in discussions about time paradoxes or being out of touch with one's own time.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は浦島太郎のように、長い間故郷を離れていた。
He was like Urashima Tarō, having been away from his hometown for a long time.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "浦島太郎"!
子供の頃に読んだお話で、_______が竜宮城へ行く物語を覚えていますか。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 竜宮城に行くのは「浦島太郎」の物語です。
English: The story about going to the Dragon Palace is "Urashima Tarō".
English: The story about going to the Dragon Palace is "Urashima Tarō".
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