Japanese

しれわたる
Meaning: to become widely known; to spread abroad
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 知れ渡る 知れ渡らない
Polite 知れ渡ります 知れ渡りません
Past 知れ渡った 知れ渡らなかった
Polite + Past 知れ渡りました 知れ渡りませんでした
Te-form 知れ渡って 知れ渡らなくて
Potential 知れ渡れる 知れ渡れない
Passive 知れ渡られる 知れ渡られない
Causative 知れ渡らせる 知れ渡らせない
Causative + Passive 知れ渡らされる 知れ渡らされない
Imperative 知れ渡れ 知れ渡るな

Handwriting

知
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渡
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Example sentences

The news spread throughout the public in the blink of an eye.
彼の武勇は、国中に知れ渡っている。
His military prowess is known throughout the country.
彼ら兄弟は轅門二竜と称えられ、その武勇は国中に知れ渡った。
The brothers were praised as the 'Two Dragons of the Camp,' and their bravery became known throughout the nation.

Usage Notes

Used for rumors, news, or fame spreading extensively among people.

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