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俗に言う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 俗に言う

ぞくにいう
Expression
Freq #28452
1

Noun or verb acting prenominally

what is colloquially called; what is commonly referred to as; what is popularly known as; so-called

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1610
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

vulgar
customs
manners
worldliness
mundane things

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゾク
7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
📝

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