N1
すいちょう (suichō)
吹聴
spreading rumors, publicizing, boasting, proclaiming
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To widely spread (often exaggerated or unconfirmed) information, sometimes boastfully or indiscreetly. Can have a negative connotation when referring to gossip or boasting.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は自分の成功をあちこちで吹聴して回った。
He went around boasting about his success.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "吹聴"!
彼は自分の功績をあちこちで_______して、鼻高々だった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 自分の功績を自慢げに言いふらす様子を表すには「吹聴」が適切です。
English: '吹聴' (suichō) is appropriate for describing someone boastfully spreading word of their achievements.
English: '吹聴' (suichō) is appropriate for describing someone boastfully spreading word of their achievements.
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