VocabJLPT N1
reputation
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. being able to hear something (clearly)
  2. 2. clearness of a sound
  3. 3. reputation
  4. 4. impression (that something gives off)
This noun refers to how something sounds to a listener, or the reputation or impression that something gives to others. It can describe both the literal audibility of a sound and the figurative sense of how words or actions come across to people.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

We apologize for the poor audio quality from the reception speaker.

Sentence 2

That argument is so logically sound it actually comes across as cold.

Sentence 3

For some reason, that encouragement kind of sounds like an order to me.

Sentence 4

"That review sounds like a dig, you know," said the coworker, shrugging.

Sentence 5

"That warning just now — it was meant for me, wasn't it?" she said, clearly annoyed.