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[うわさ(噂)]
uwasa
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 噂

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
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Definition and Synonyms for 噂

Hearsay gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
Synonyms: デマ, 世評, 俗言, 取りざた, 噂, 噂話, 巷説, 巷談, 流言, 浮き名, 評判, 讃談, 風聞, 風評, 風説, 飛語

Meanings for each kanji in 噂

» rumor; gossip; hearsay

Categories 噂 is a member of

Scuttlebutt a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
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Sample Sentences for 噂

The rumor spread throughout the country.
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The rumor proved to be an absolute lie.
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I don't know how such a rumor got about.
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The rumor may or may not be true.
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Have you ever heard of him?
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