How to say 'Intellectual' in Japanese | インテリ

word

Meaning

Intellectual

Reading

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'インテリ (いんてり)' is a loanword derived from the English word 'intellectual'. It refers to a person who is highly educated, knowledgeable, or engaged in intellectual pursuits. This term is often used to describe individuals who are well-read, cultured, or involved in academic or artistic fields. For example: He is a true intellectual「彼は本当のインテリだ」(かれはほんとうのいんてりだ). The party was full of intellectuals「そのパーティーはインテリでいっぱいだった」(そのぱーてぃーはいんてりでいっぱいだった). Note that this term can sometimes carry a slightly sarcastic or critical tone, depending on the context, implying someone who is overly intellectual or pretentious.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

3230

Composition

katakana

Handwriting