下馬評

げばひょう

Meanings

1. Noun rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay

Kanji

• 下 down. Read as ゲ.
• 馬 horse
• 評 review. Read as ヒョウ.

Common phrases

• 下馬評を覆す

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists