Word details

噂をすれば影

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 噂をすれば影.

Dictionary

Entry

噂をすれば影うわさをすればかげExpressionFreq #61245
1

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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rumor, gossip, hearsay

15 strokesFrequency 2,298Grade 9

On

ソン

Kun

うわさ

shadow, silhouette, phantom

15 strokesFrequency 464JLPT N1Grade 8

On

エイ

Kun

かげ

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