言い伝える

いいつたえる

Also written 言伝える

Meanings

1. Ichidan verb, Transitive to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation)
2. to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate
3. to send word; to pass on (a message)

Kanji

• 言 say. Read as いう.
• 伝 transmit. Read as つたえる.

Example sentences

• この湖についての不思議な伝説が言い伝えられている。
  A mysterious legend has been handed down about this lake.

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