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うわさをすればかげがさす
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. speak of the devil and he shall appear; (lit.) speak rumours of someone and they shall appear
Alt. forms
噂うわさをすれば影かげがさす
噂うわさをすれば影かげが射さす
うわさをすればかげがさす
Composed of
① 世間で言いふらされている、真偽不明の話。② その場にいない人の行動や身の上などについて語ること。また、そのような話。
to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
Composed of
speak of the devil
to shine