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Zach

彼はいわゆる教養人だ。

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いわゆる 教養人

English Translation

He is what is called a man of culture.

Furigana

(かれ)はいわゆる教養人(きょうようじん)だ。

Romanji

Kare wa iwayuru kyōyōjin da.

Words

(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
()
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
教養人 (きょうようじん)
person of culture; educated person; highbrow
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: キョウ、 おし.える、 おそ.わる
Meanings: teach, faith, doctrine
Readings: ヨウ、 リョウ、 やしな.う
Meanings: foster, bring up, rear, develop, nurture
Readings: ジン、 ニン、 ひと、 -り、 -と
Meaning: person