と言えば (to ieba) - (N4) - Both といわれている (to iwarete iru) and と言えば (to ieba) are used to introduce something that is commonly known or believed. However, といわれている (to iwarete iru) is used to indicate that something is said by people, while と言えば (to ieba) is used to draw attention to a specific topic or key point.
と思われる (to omowareru) - (N4) - While both といわれている (to iwarete iru) and と思われる (to omowareru) are used to indicate hearsay or beliefs held by people, といわれている (to iwarete iru) conveys information that is commonly believed, while と思われる (to omowareru) indicates the speaker's own impression or supposition.
と考えられる (to kangaerareru) - (N4) - Both といわれている (to iwarete iru) and と考えられる (to kangaerareru) are used to indicate beliefs or ideas held by people. However, といわれている (to iwarete iru) suggests that the information is commonly believed, while と考えられる (to kangaerareru) indicates that the belief or idea is considered plausible or likely.
と聞く (to kiku) - (N4) - Both といわれている (to iwarete iru) and と聞く (to kiku) are used to convey information through hearsay. However, といわれている (to iwarete iru) generally refers to widely known information or beliefs, while と聞く (to kiku) can also refer to acquiring information through personal conversations or inquiries.
Useful Vocabulary that appeared in this page
* 天才 (てんさい)genius
* 地域 (ちいき)area
* 美しい (うつくしい)beautiful
* 本 (ほん)book
* 面白い (おもしろい)interesting
* 店 (みせ)shop/store
* 料理 (りょうり)cooking/meal
* 美味しい (おいしい)delicious
* 彼女 (かのじょ)she/girlfriend
* 優しい (やさしい)kind
* 人 (ひと)person
* 先生 (せんせい)teacher
* 医者 (いしゃ)doctor
* 弁護士 (べんごし)lawyer
Quiz
Which of the following means 'He is said to be a doctor.'?