風評
Meanings
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Refers to unverified information or hearsay circulating among people, often about a person, company, or event. Can be neutral or negative depending on context.
Bad rumors about that company are spreading.
Tourists decreased due to reputational damage from rumors.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉について風評が立つfor a rumor to arise about something
A rumor arose about the safety of that factory.
- 風評が広がるfor a rumor to spread
The rumor spread rapidly on the internet.
- 風評に惑わされるto be misled by a rumor
Consumers stopped buying the product, misled by rumors.
- 風評を信じるto believe a rumor
He believed the rumor and stopped investing in the company.