噂はまたたく間に町中に広がった。
The rumor spread through the town in the blink of an eye.
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Bad rumors spread quickly.
彼はその噂をきっぱりと否定した。
He flatly denied the rumor.
その森には恐ろしい怪物が住んでいるという噂がある。
There is a rumor that a scary monster lives in that forest.
彼が結婚するっていう噂を聞いた。
I heard a rumor that he's getting married.
これは単なる噂に過ぎない。
This is merely a rumor.
彼は成功したとう噂を聞いた。
I heard a rumor that he was successful.
湖に巨大な怪獣が出現したという噂がある。
There is a rumor that a giant monster appeared in the lake.
それは単なる噂に過ぎない。
That is nothing more than a mere rumor.
彼は悪意を持ってその噂を広めたわけではないだろう。
He probably didn't spread that rumor with malice.
Usage Notes
Refers to talk about someone who is not present, or unconfirmed information spreading among people. Often used with 'suru' (to gossip/rumor).
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