Vocabulary

What does 噂 (うわさ, uwasa) mean?

噂 (うわさ, uwasa) means rumor.

Quick facts
Readingうわさ
Romajiuwasa
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
うわさ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonuwasa

rumor

  1. 1noun · suru verb · no-adjective rumour; rumor; report

Example sentences

  • That rumor isn't true.

  • I heard a rumor about him.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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