This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

うわさは四方八方に広がった。

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うわさ 四方八方 広がった

English Translation

The rumor spread far and wide.

Furigana

うわさは四方八方(しほうはっぽう)(ひろ)がった。

Romanji

Uwasa wa shihōhappō ni hirogatta.

Words

(うわさ)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
四方八方 (しほうはっぽう)
in all directions
()
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
広がる (ひろがる)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)

Kanji

Readings: シ、 よ、 よ.つ、 よっ.つ、 よん
Meaning: four
Readings: ホウ、 かた、 -かた、 -がた
Meanings: direction, person, alternative
Readings: ハチ、 や、 や.つ、 やっ.つ、 よう
Meanings: eight, eight radical (no. 12)
Readings: コウ、 ひろ.い、 ひろ.まる、 ひろ.める、 ひろ.がる、 ひろ.げる
Meanings: wide, broad, spacious