Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 噂をすれば影(うわさをすればかげ) in Japanese

噂をすれば影
Kana Reading
うわさをすればかげ
Romaji
uwasawosurebakage
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    speak of the devil (lit: it's the one spoken of)
    Example sentence
    噂をすれば影、キャシーが来た Speak of the devil, here comes Kathy.

Examples of 噂をすれば影, うわさをすればかげ in a sentence

  • 噂をすれば影、キャシーが来た

    Speak of the devil, here comes Kathy.



Kanji in this word

15 strokes

rumor, gossip, hearsay

On'Yomi: ソン

Kun'Yomi: うわさ

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JLPT 1

15 strokes

shadow, silhouette, phantom

On'Yomi: エイ

Kun'Yomi: かげ

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