What does 評判 mean?
評判 is a Japanese noun meaning “reputation” or “popularity” in English. It can also be translated as “rumour” depending on context. It is written as 評判 in kanji, ひょうばん in hiragana, and hyouban in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その店は評判がいい。
That restaurant has a good reputation.
あの映画は評判になっている。
That film is getting a lot of attention.