“Rumour” in Japanese
Short answer
Rumour in Japanese is “噂” (uwasa). Full meaning: rumour, rumor, report, hearsay, gossip, common talk.
Other ways to say “Rumour” in Japanese
浮き名
ukina rumour (of a love affair), rumor, romance, scandal
評説
hyousetsu rumour, rumor; comment, commentary, review, criticism
風聞
fuubun rumour, rumor, hearsay, report
巷談
koudan rumour, rumor, gossip
風評
fuuhyou rumor, rumour, gossip, report
余録
yoroku unofficial record, rumour, rumor
風説
fuusetsu rumor, rumour, gossip, hearsay
下馬評
gebahyou rumor, rumour, gossip, speculation, irresponsible criticism, hearsay
評判
hyouban reputation, (public) estimation, popularity; rumour, rumor, talk (e.g. of the town); fame, notoriety
ウワサ
uwasa rumour, rumor, report, hearsay, gossip, common talk
うわさ
uwasa rumour, rumor, report, hearsay, gossip, common talk
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