巷間

巷間

"巷間" (こうかん, kōkan) means "in public" or "among the people."

Here, '巷間' is used to represent general public or community perspectives, often heard as unconfirmed information like rumors.

巷間の噂では、彼女は先月結婚したそうです。

According to rumors in the community, she apparently got married last month.

In this case, '巷間' refers to the general public, particularly their collective interest or attention towards the mentioned case.

この事件について巷間の興味が高まっている。

Public interest in this case is increasing.

Here, '巷間' signifies the public sphere or the collective opinions originating from members of the general community.

巷間の意見には賛否両論がある。

There are both positive and negative opinions among the public.