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[たん()·てい()·しょう()·せつ()]
tanteishousetsu
noun

Root Words:

[たん()·てい() + しょう()·せつ()]
tantei + shousetsu

English Meaning(s) for 探偵小説

noun
  1. detective story

Definition and Synonyms for 探偵小説

Detective Story a narrative about someone who investigates crimes and obtains evidence leading to their resolution
Synonyms: ディテクティブストーリー, 捕物帳, 探偵小説

Meanings for each kanji in 探偵小説

» grope; search; look for
» spy
» little; small
» rumor; opinion; theory

Categories 探偵小説 is a member of

Mystery a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
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Sample Sentences for 探偵小説

The mystery story is so hard that I don't like it.
When I was a boy, I was addicted to reading detective stories.
I used to read detective stories before going to bed.
He would sit for hours reading detective stories.
He is absorbed in reading detective novels.

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