What does 語り mean?
語り is a Japanese noun meaning “narration” or “telling (a story)” in English. It can also be translated as “narration” or “topic” depending on context. It is written as 語り in kanji, かたり in hiragana, and katari in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その映画は主人公の語りで始まる。
The film opens with narration by the main character.
祖母の語りは聞いていて飽きない。
I never get tired of listening to my grandmother's storytelling.