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所謂, いわゆる

  • iwayuru
JLPT LEVEL 3

Definition

pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)

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

Examples of 所謂,いわゆる in a Sentence

これがいわゆる「天ぷら」というものです。
This is what we call "tempura".
彼はいわゆる優等生だ。
He is what we call an honour student.
ジムは、いわゆるぼんやりした学生だ。
Jim is what is called an absent-minded student.
これが、いわゆるノルマン征服である。
This is what is called the Norman Conquest.
彼はいわゆる本の虫だ。
He is what is called a bookworm.
彼はいわゆる歩く百科事典だ。
He is what is called a walking encyclopedia.
それはいわゆる「お年玉」でした。
That's what we call an "otoshidama".
どこの国でも、何時の時代でも、子供は親の価値観を見習って育つものである。いわゆる「教育ママ」の教育に対する考え方が、子供を精神的にいびつに育ててしまっていると指摘する声もある。
As children are known to emulate the values of adults, it is often pointed out such "education mamas" instill a warped sense of values in their children.
彼はいわゆる文化人である。
He is what we call a man of culture.
彼はいわゆる天才ではない。むしろ彼は努力家なのだ。
He is not what is called a genius. Rather, he is a hard worker.

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