How to say 'So called' in Japanese | いわゆる

word

Meaning

So called

Reading

Explanation

The Japanese determiner 'いわゆる (iwayuru)' is used to refer to something that is commonly known or referred to in a particular way, often implying that the term or description is widely recognized or conventional. It can be used to introduce a term or concept that is familiar to the listener or reader. For example: the so-called experts「いわゆる専門家」(いわゆるせんもんか). This is the so-called 'Japanese way'「これがいわゆる『日本流』です」(これがいわゆる『にほんりゅう』です). Note that 'いわゆる' is often used to highlight a term or concept that may be subject to interpretation or debate, and it can carry a slightly nuanced or critical tone depending on the context.

Part Of Speech

determiner

Frequency

1036

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting