This is the 914th most frequent Japanese word.
物語
Story; tale; narrative.
物語 refers to a story or narrative in this context.
この本は壮大な物語を描いている。
This book depicts an epic tale.
物語 represents accounts or stories of historical events here.
歴史の物語は時代を越えて語り継がれる。
The tales of history are passed down through generations.
物語 is used metaphorically to liken life to a narrative story.