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噂
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rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
Examples
うわさは四方八方に広がった。
The rumor spread far and wide.
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to hear a rumor; to get wind of
Examples
その後彼のうわさを聞かない。
I have never heard of him since.
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to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
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Noun or verb acting prenominally
living up to (one's, its) reputation
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Proverb
speak of the devil
Examples
噂をすれば影、キャシーが来たわ。
Speak of the devil, here comes Kathy.
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amorous rumour (rumor); romantic gossip
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Proverb
a wonder lasts but nine days; gossip lasts just 75 days
Examples
そんな失敗なんて気にするな。人の噂も七十五日。みんなすぐに忘れるさ。
I wouldn't let a goof-up like that get to you. People have short memories and the one good thing about gossip is that it's short-lived.
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Proverb
speak of the devil and he shall appear; speak rumours of someone and they shall appear
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living up to (one's, its) reputation; true to the rumours; just as people say
