A person's or thing's reputation; public estimation or popularity.
この店は評判がいいから、いつも混んでいる。
This shop has a good reputation, so it's always crowded.
彼は真面目な人だと評判だ。
He's reputed to be a serious/honest person.
そんなことをすると会社の評判を落とすよ。
Doing that will damage the company's reputation.
Rumour or talk circulating among people; the talk of the town.
評判によると、あのレストランは来月閉店するらしい。
According to rumours, that restaurant is supposed to close next month.
根拠のない評判で人を傷つけてはいけない。
You shouldn't hurt people with baseless rumours.
あの噂が町の評判になっている。
That rumour has become the talk of the town.
Fame or notoriety; public renown which can be positive or negative.
その映画で監督は国際的な評判を得た。
The director gained international recognition from that film.
一度悪い評判がたつと、取り戻すのは難しい。
Once a bad reputation arises, it's hard to recover from it.
評判が高まって予約が取りにくくなった。
As its reputation grew, it became hard to get a reservation.