Word details

謂れ

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

Dictionary

Entry

謂れ謂われわれNounFreq #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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

reason, origin, history, oral tradition

16 strokesGrade 9

On

Kun

い.ういいおも.ういわゆる

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