noun
Traditional story passed down orally, often beginning with 'むかしむかし'. Fairy tales, legends, and folklore are also used.
祖母から日本の昔話を聞いた。
I heard a Japanese folk tale from my grandmother.
この昔話は桃太郎
This old tale is the story of Momotaro.
noun
reminiscence; old story
Personal or informal recounting of past events; often used in phrases like 昔話に花が咲く (to enjoy talking about old times).
同窓会で昔話に花が咲いた。
At the class reunion, we had a lively chat about old times.