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流言 (りゅうげん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

流りゅう言げん

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Meanings

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noun

groundless rumor; unfounded rumor

Refers to a rumor that has no basis in fact. Often used in formal or written contexts.

その流りゅう言げんはすぐに広ひろまった。
The groundless rumor spread quickly.
流りゅう言げんに惑まどわされないでください。
Please don't be misled by unfounded rumors.

Kanji

流current, a sink, flow
言say, word

Similar words

噂うわさ
噂 is a general term for rumor or gossip, which may or may not be true. 流言 specifically emphasizes that the rumor is groundless.
デマ
デマ is a more colloquial term for false rumor or disinformation, often used in media contexts. 流言 is more formal and literary.

Etymology

Compound of 流 (flow, spread) and 言 (word, speech), literally 'spreading words'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji composition suggests the idea of words that circulate without foundation.