彼はいわゆる歩く百科事典だ。

彼はいわゆる歩く百科事典だ。

He is what is called a walking encyclopedia.

彼(かれ)はいわゆる歩(ある)く百科(ひゃっか)事典(じてん)だ。

Kare wa iwayuru aruku hyakka jiten da.

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

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

歩く (あるく)

to walk

百科 (ひゃっか)

many objects (for study); encyclopedia; encyclopaedia

事典 (じてん、ことてん)

cyclopedia; encyclopedia

だ (だ)

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

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: ホ、ブ、フ、ある.く、あゆ.む

Meanings: walk, counter for steps

Readings: ヒャク、ビャク、もも

Meaning: hundred

Reading: カ

Meanings: department, course, section

Readings: ジ、ズ、こと、つか.う、つか.える

Meanings: matter, thing, fact, business, reason, possibly

Readings: テン、デン

Meanings: code, ceremony, law, rule