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謂れ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 謂れ

謂われ
われ
Noun
Freq #20497
1

reason; cause

Examples
この刀には不思議ないわれがある。
This sword has a strange history.
2

history; origin

Kanji in this Word

16 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

reason
origin
history
oral tradition

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
いい
おも.う
いわゆる
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