anecdote

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/

Noun

A short account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting. / An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.

Japanese Meaning

実際に起きた出来事や人物について記された短く、時にユーモラスまたは興味深い話（逸話） / 議論を支持するための補助的な事例として用いられるが、科学的や統計的な裏付けに乏しい記述

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She opened her presentation with a charming anecdote that instantly won the audience over.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女はプレゼンテーションの冒頭で魅力的な逸話を披露し、聴衆の心をすぐに掴んだ。

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Sense（1）

A short account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting.

tell an anecdote

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.

Sense（3）

A previously untold secret account of an incident.

anecdotes

（ plural ）

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