JLPT N3 Grammar
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It is said that... / People say that...
Category: Hearsay and Information
The grammar pattern "普通形 + と言われている" is used to express general beliefs, reputations, or common knowledge held by the public rather than information from a specific individual source. It is often used to convey a sense of shared understanding or widely accepted information. This pattern is commonly used in everyday conversations, news articles, and educational materials to provide background information or context.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 普通形 (Plain form) | 普通形 + と言われている | 彼はこの国で最も成功した実業家の一人と言われている |
| 動詞の基本形 (Base form of the verb) | 動詞の基本形 + と言われている | 彼は将来の世界のリーダーと言われている |
| 形容詞の基本形 (Base form of the adjective) | 形容詞の基本形 + と言われている | 彼女は世界で最も有名な女優と言われている |
納豆は健康にとても良いと言われている
Natto wa kenkō ni tottemo yoi to iwarete iru
It is said that natto is very good for one's health.
納豆 (natto) は (health) に (very good) と (said) いる
彼は、この国で最も成功した実業家の一人と言われている
Kare wa, kono kuni de saikō ni shōgyōka no hito to iwarete iru
He is said to be one of the most successful businesspeople in this country.
彼 (he) は (this country) で (most successful) する (businesspeople) の (one) と (said) いる
来年はこの地域で大きな祭りが行われると言われている
Raigannen wa kono chiiki de ōkina matsuri ga okureru to iwarete iru
It is said that a large festival will be held in this region next year.
来年 (next year) は (this region) で (large) する (festival) が (will be held) と (said) いる
This pattern is used to express general information or widely accepted facts. It is often used in formal or informal conversations, news articles, and educational materials. The plain form of the verb or adjective is used to convey a sense of shared understanding or common knowledge. This pattern is not used to express personal opinions or individual experiences.
This pattern is used to express general information, not a specific person's opinion or statement.
This pattern is used to express general information, not a personal experience or hearsay.
This pattern is used to express general information, not a specific person's statement or warning.
Pay attention to the context and the tone of the sentence. If the sentence is expressing general information or widely accepted facts, use the pattern "普通形 + と言われている". If the sentence is expressing a specific person's opinion or statement, use the pattern "と言っている".
納豆は健康にとても良い______。
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