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rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
変な噂が広まっているようだ。
A strange rumor seems to be spreading.
噂によると彼は辞めるらしい。
According to rumors, he seems to be quitting.
根拠のない噂を信じてはいけません。
You should not believe rumors.