also: しゅこう
common talk; talk of the town; words of many people
Refers to what many people are saying; often used in contexts of public opinion or widespread rumor. Somewhat literary.
The rumor became the talk of the town.
衆口一致して彼の勇気を称えた。
With one voice, people praised his courage.
unanimous; speaking with one voice
Standard kanji spelling; the reading しゅうこう is more common than しゅこう.
Less common reading; しゅうこう is preferred.
Compound of 衆 (many people) and 口 (mouth), literally 'many mouths', conveying the idea of collective speech or public opinion.