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N4 Lesson 10: 17/18

と言(い)われているIt is said that, Is known as

Structure

Phrase + といわれている

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About といわれている

といわれている is often translated as 'to be said that (A)', or 'it is known that (A)'. Like とされている, it is another construction that links the case marking particleと, with the passive form of another verb, to mark a commonly held/public opinion. The verb in this case being 言(い)う.

However, unlike とされている which expresses a 'result', といわれている expresses 引用(いんよう) a 'quotation'. To use といわれている, add it to the end of a phrase that you would like to express as being a common thing that is said.

This particular grammar point is regularly seen both with, and without the kanji for 言(い)う, as the meaning will not change depending on its usage.

Examples

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    危(あぶ)ないと言(い)われているので、しないほうがいいよ。

    Because it is said that it is dangerous, you shouldn't do it.

    ライオンがジャングルの王様(おうさま)だと言(い)われている。

    It is said that the lion is the king of the jungle.

    プロテインを食(た)べると力(ちから)がつくと言(い)われている。

    It is said that if you eat protein, you will gain power.

    見(み)えないことは信(しん)じられないことだと言(い)われている。

    It is said that seeing is believing. (Things that cannot be seen are unbelievable)

    ひどいことをしたから、犯人(はんにん)と言(い)われている。

    It is said that he is a criminal because he did terrible things.

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といわれている – Grammar Discussion

Most Recent Replies (14 in total)

  • SevenZeven

    SevenZeven

    Ah thank you! I think understanding this will help me remember it

  • Ambo100

    Ambo100

    Revisiting this grammar point from my understanding the difference is:

    といわれている
    Repeating or reporting on something that has been said by someone else.

    とされている
    Reporting on a wildly held belief or opinion held by others.

  • ShinobiTay

    ShinobiTay

    from the textbook 完全マスター it say といわれている something that is generally believed, more like people say that. which is very similar to me とされいてる is widely considered 。 does anyone know if they are interchangeable if so when or not? is とされているmore stuffy?

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