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Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 30

Structure of と言(い)われている:

Phrase + いわれている

Details about と言(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, with the passive form of another verb, to mark a commonly held/public opinion. The verb in this case being ()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.
  • 大阪(おおさか)タコ()日本一(にほんいち)美味(おい)といわれている
    It is said that Osaka's takoyaki is the most delicious in Japan.
  • ティフアナ世界一(せかいいち)危険(きけん)(まち)といわれている
    It is said that Tijuana is the most dangerous city in the world.
This particular grammar point is regularly seen both with, and without the kanji for ()う, as the meaning will not change depending on its usage.
と言(い)われている

Usage Notes for と言(い)われている:

Synonyms for と言(い)われている:

そうだ
I heard that, It is said that
とかんがえられている
Is considered, Is thought of as
という
Called, Named, Known as, As much as

Example of と言(い)われている

この(まち)たくさん有名(ゆうめい)()(もの)がある()われている

It is said that this town has a lot of famous foods.

(あぶ)ない()われているのでしないほうがいい

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

(わたし)(いもうと)(うた)上手(じょうず)(うた)えるとよく()われている

It is often said that my little sister can sing songs well.

ライオンジャングル王様(おうさま)(だ)といわれている

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

プロテイン()べる(ちから)つくといわれている

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

Grammar same lesson

とされている

To be considered, To be deemed, Be regarded as, Be accepted as, To be said, To be accredited with
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ば良(よ)かった

Should have, I wish, It would have been better to
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