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speak of the devil in Japanese

speak of the devil in Japanese is 噂をすれば, 噂をすれば影, 噂をすれば影がさす.

speak of the devil in Japanese

噂をすれば
phrase
(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.
噂をすれば影
phrase
Pronounced: uwasaosurebakage
(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.
噂をすれば影がさす
phrase
Pronounced: uwasaosurebakagegasasu
(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.
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What is "speak of the devil" in Japanese?

"speak of the devil" in Japanese is 噂をすれば, 噂をすれば影, 噂をすれば影がさす.

Are there other ways to say "speak of the devil" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "speak of the devil": 噂をすれば, 噂をすれば影, 噂をすれば影がさす.

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