expression, ichidan verb
be called; be referred to as
Passive expression used to state what someone or something is called, often with a nuance of general reputation or common reference.
この花は桜と言われる。
This flower is called a cherry blossom.
彼は天才と言われている。
He is said to be a genius.
Passive form of と言う (to iu, 'to say/call'), consisting of quotative particle と, verb 言う, and passive auxiliary れる.