巷間(こうかん)

among the people; in general circulation

巷説(こうせつ)

rumor; popular account

巷談(こうだん)

gossip; street talk

巷(ちまた)の声(こえ)

the voice of the people; public opinion

巷(ちまた)の噂(うわさ)

public rumor; word on the street

巷(ちまた)の話題(わだい)

topic of conversation; subject of public discussion

巷(ちまた)の評判(ひょうばん

巷説(こうせつ)に惑(まど)わされず、事実(じじつ)を確(たし)かめるべきだ。

We should verify the facts without being misled by popular rumors.

巷(ちまた)の声(こえ)を無視(むし)して、改革(かいかく)を断行(だんこう)するのは危険(きけん)だ。

It is dangerous to ignore public opinion and force through reforms.