謂れ

いわれ

Also written 謂われ

Meanings

1. Noun reason; cause (usu. in negative)
2. history; origin

Kanji

• 謂 reason; origin; history. Read as イ.

Example sentences

• この刀には不思議ないわれがある。
  This sword has a strange history.

Common phrases

• いわれがある

Words containing 謂れ

• 謂れ因縁 (いわれいんねん) origin

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