English–Japanese
“reputation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihyōban
Example
この店は評判がいいです。ko no mise wa hyō ban ga i i de su
This restaurant has a good reputation.
How to say “reputation” in Japanese
“Reputation” in Japanese is 評判 (hyōban).
Describes the public opinion that forms around a person, place, or thing and shapes how it is regarded.
Example sentences with 評判
旅行の前にホテルの評判を調べます。ryo kō no mae ni ho te ru no hyō ban o shira be ma su
I check the hotel's reputation before a trip.
Tips for using 評判
- In everyday Japanese, 評判 (hyōban) can be favorable or unfavorable, so 評判がいい (hyōban ga ii) means that people speak well of something, not merely that it is widely known.