A story or custom passed down orally over generations; a tradition or legend (e.g., folk tale, family lore).
あの山には幽霊が出るという言い伝えがある。
There is a legend that ghosts appear on that mountain.
この寺には長い言い伝えがあり、毎年祭りで語られる。
This temple has a long tradition that is recounted every year at the festival.
家に伝わる言い伝えを子どもに教えた。
I told the family legend that has been passed down to the children.