N3
うわさ (uwasa)
噂
rumor; gossip
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a rumor, gossip, or talk of the town (often unverified or personal). Often used with 噂をする (to gossip) or 噂が流れる (a rumor spreads). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are they spreading rumors that you and I are dating?! Good grief... who would leak such a thing?! ...B-But... if that rumor actually became reality... would you be happy or not?! Answer me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『社内で私とあんたが付き合ってるって噂が流れてるの？！もー、誰がそんなこと流したのよ！...で、でもね...もしその噂が現実になるとしたら、あんたは嬉しいの、嬉しくないの？！どっちなのよ！』
📝 Example Sentences
人の噂を簡単に信じてはいけません。
You must not believe other people's rumors easily.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "噂"!
「_______をすれば影が差す」という日本のことわざがあります。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 日本のことわざ「噂をすれば影が差す（噂をすれば影）」の形なので「噂」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『噂をすれば影！ほら、あんたが私の噂をしてたから、私が現れたわよ！観念して私にお茶を淹れなさい！』
English: Since it fits the Japanese proverb 'speak of the devil (and he shall appear)' (uwasa o sureba kage ga sasu), 'rumor/gossip' (uwasa) is correct. Haruka: 'Speak of the devil! Look, you were gossiping about me, so I appeared! Resign yourself and brew me some tea!'
English: Since it fits the Japanese proverb 'speak of the devil (and he shall appear)' (uwasa o sureba kage ga sasu), 'rumor/gossip' (uwasa) is correct. Haruka: 'Speak of the devil! Look, you were gossiping about me, so I appeared! Resign yourself and brew me some tea!'
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