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It is commonly said; people in general say; a common saying is. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see they, say.

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they say

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they say

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Japanese Meaning

一般的に言われている、噂では / 人々が言う（という人が多い） / 共通の見解として言われる、常套句として使われる

They say the old oak tree in the village brings good luck to anyone who rests under it.

村の古い樫の木は、そこに休む人に幸運をもたらすとよく言われています。

Sense（1）

It is commonly said; people in general say; a common saying is.

They say the number 13 is unlucky.

Sense（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see they, say.