ジムは、いわゆるぼんやりした学生だ。

じむは、いわゆるぼんやりした学生だ。

Jim is what is called an absent-minded student.

ジムは、いわゆるぼんやりした学生(がくせい)だ。

Jimu wa, iwayuru bon'yarishita gakusei da.

ジム (ジム)

gym; gymnasium

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

所謂 (いわゆる)

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

ぼんやり (ぼんやり)

dimly; faintly; indistinctly; vaguely; absentmindedly; vacantly; carelessly; idly; aimlessly; absence of mind; fool; blockhead; dunce

学生 (がくせい)

student (esp. a university student)

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Readings: ガク、まな.ぶ

Meanings: study, learning, science

Readings: セイ、ショウ、い.きる、い.かす、い.ける、う.まれる、うま.れる、う.まれ、うまれ、う.む、お.う、は.える、は.やす、き、なま、なま-、な.る、な.す、む.す、 -う

Meanings: life, genuine, birth