1.
reputation, popularity, rumor
The general opinion held about someone or something; what is said about them.
このレストランは評判がいい。
This restaurant has a good reputation.
評判の新しい映画を見に行った。
I went to see the new movie that everyone is talking about.
評判の = well-known, popular
彼の評判は会社中に広まった。
His reputation spread throughout the company.
評判 refers to what people generally think or say about someone or something — their reputation or public opinion.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 評判がいい/わるい: good/bad reputation
- 評判になる: to become popular/famous
- 評判を落とす: to damage one's reputation
- 評判の～: the well-known ～, the popular ～
- 評判を聞く: to hear about someone's reputation
- 評判通り: as its reputation suggests
USAGE:
Can refer to both good and bad reputations — context makes the meaning clear. When used as a modifier (評判の～), it usually implies a positive, well-known reputation.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 評価: evaluation, assessment (more formal, often individual judgment)
- 名声: fame, renown (always positive, literary)
- うわさ: rumor (often implies gossip, less formal)
Related Words
Synonym:
噂 (rumor, gossip (informal))