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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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Reading

Kana: いわゆる
Romaji: iwayuru
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Definition

1

what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ショ、 ところ、 -ところ、 どころ、 とこ
Meaning: place
Readings: イ、 い.う、 いい、 おも.う、 いわゆる
Meanings: reason, origin, history, oral tradition

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)はいわゆる天才(てんさい)だ。
➥She is what is called a genius.
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(かれ)はいわゆる(ほん)(むし)だ。
➥He is what is called a bookworm.
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(かれ)はいわゆる(とき)(ひと)だ。
➥He is what we call the man of the hour.
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(かれ)はいわゆる優等生(ゆうとうせい)だ。
➥He is what we call an honour student.
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(かれ)はいわゆる先駆者(せんくしゃ)だ。
➥He is what we call a pioneer.
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(かれ)はいわゆる行動派(こうどうは)だ。
➥He is what is called a man of action.
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