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Japanese といわれている grammar toiwareteiru
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Let’s learn Japanese といわれている grammar toiwareteiru:

Japanese といわれている grammar toiwareteiru

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This structure is used to talk about rumors and public opinion. It usually means: “It is said that…”

Example:

1. あの人は世界で一番頭がいい人といわれている。
Anohito ha sekai de ichiban atama ga ii hito to iwareteiru.
That person is said to be the smartest person in the world.

2. この地方は自殺した人が数えられないほど多いといわれている。
Konochihou ha jisatsu shita hito ga kazoerarenai hodo ooi to iwareteiru.
It is said that there is an innumerable number of people committing suicide in this area.

3. あの作家の小説はとても面白いといわれている。
Ano sakka no shousetsu ha totemo omoshiroi to iwareteiru.
That writer’s novel is said to be very interesting.

4. このうわさは本当だと言われている。
Kono uwasa ha hontou da to iwareteiru.
It is said that this rumor is true.

5. ピカソの絵は価値がとても高いと言われている。
Pikaso no e ha kachi ga totemo takai to iwareteiru.
It is said that Picasso’s paintings are very valuable.

Ref : tuhoconline

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