知られる

shirareru
verbIntermediate
formal

to be known (by others), to become known, to be recognized

この事実が知られるようになった

This fact became known

彼の才能は広く知られている

His talent is widely recognized

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This is the passive form of '知る' (to know), emphasizing that the information is known by others rather than the subject actively knowing it.

Collocations

広く知られるto be widely known一般に知られるto be commonly known

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Related Phrases

知れ渡るphrase
to become widely known
知られざるphrase
unknown

💡Pro Tip

Passive Construction

This is a passive verb form, often used when the subject is affected by external knowledge.

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

Common in news reports, official statements, and formal writing.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '知る' (to know) with the passive suffix '-られる'

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts to describe information becoming public or widely recognized. Can imply that the subject has no control over the knowledge being spread.

Word Breakdown

知る
to know
root
+
られる
passive suffix
suffix
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