所謂 (Iwayuru) is a Japanese pre-noun adjectival meaning “what is called, what you call, what they call, so-called”.
Meanings
- pre-noun adjectivalwhat is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
Examples
彼女はいわゆる天才だ。
She is what is called a genius.
彼はいわゆる優等生だ。
He is what we call an honour student.
彼はいわゆる本の虫だ。
He is what is called a bookworm.
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