English–Japanese

“become known” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishireru

Example

その話はすぐに知れます。so no hanashi wa su gu ni shi re ma su

That story will soon become known.

Illustration for 知れる (become known)

How to say “become known” in Japanese

“Become known” in Japanese is 知れる (shireru).

Marks the point at which information moves from being unknown to being known to people.

Full entry for 知れる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 知れる

その店の評判は口コミですぐに知れました。so no mise no hyō ban wa kuchi ko mi de su gu ni shi re ma shi ta

The shop's reputation soon became known through word of mouth.

Tips for using 知れる

  • Unlike 知る (shiru, "know"), 知れる (shireru) can make news or a fact the subject, presenting it as becoming known.

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