彼は利口だという評判だ。

彼は利口だという評判だ。

He has a name for cleverness.

彼(かれ)は利口(りこう)だという評判(ひょうばん)だ。

Kare wa rikō da toiu hyōban da.

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

利口 (りこう)

clever; intelligent; wise; bright; sharp; sensible; smart; shrewd; well-behaved (of kids, animals, etc); obedient; good; good (with words)

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

と言う (という、とゆう)

called; named; as many as; as much as; all X; every X

評判 (ひょうばん)

fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: リ、き.く

Meanings: profit, advantage, benefit

Readings: コウ、ク、くち

Meaning: mouth

Reading: ヒョウ

Meanings: evaluate, criticism, comment

Readings: ハン、バン、わか.る

Meanings: judgement, signature, stamp, seal