Vocab Info
N2 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
伝わるto be handed down, to be introduced, to be transmitted, to be circulated, to go along, to walk along
Dictionary Definition
Common
- う-verb (る), Intransitive verb - 1. - to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.), to travel, to circulate, to go around, to be passed around, to become known 
- 2. - to be handed down (from generation to generation), to be passed down 
- 3. - to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.), to be brought, to come 
- 4. - to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.), to be felt, to come across 
- 5. - to travel (of sound, electricity, etc.), to propagate, to be conducted, to be transmitted 
- 6. - to go along, to move along - See Also: 
 
All Forms
伝わる 【つたわる】
Details
- つ 
- た 
- わ 
- る 
 
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- 日本に西洋の文化が伝わったのは明治時代だ。 - The Meiji era was when Western culture was introduced to Japan. - N2
 
- この地には河童にまつわる伝説が伝わっています。 - In this area, there are legends about the Kappa being passed down. - N2
 
- 手紙を書いたから、こちらの意向が相手に伝わっているはずだ。 - Since I wrote a letter, my intentions should have been conveyed to the other party. - N2
 
- この家に代々伝わる家宝の相続を巡って兄と法的に争うことになりました。 - I ended up legally disputing with my brother over the inheritance of the family heirloom that has been passed down through generations in this house. - N2
 
- 伝わってきた噂が本当か嘘かもわからないのに他の人に広めるのはどうかと思います。 - I think it's questionable to spread rumors to other people when you don't even know if the rumors that have been passed on to you are true or false. - N2
 
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