This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

噂をすれば影

Reading

Kana: うわさをすればかげ
Romaji: uwasawosurebakage
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

speak of the devil

Note: proverb
See also: 噂をすれば影が射す

Kanji

Readings: ソン、 うわさ
Meanings: rumor, gossip, hearsay
Readings: エイ、 かげ
Meanings: shadow, silhouette, phantom

Example Sentence

(うわさ)をすれば(かげ)、キャシーが()たわ。
➥Speak of the devil, here comes Kathy.
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