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Reading

Kana: いわゆる
Romaji: iwayuru
Kana
Romaji

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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