How to say "So called" in Japanese
If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "So called" you've come to the right place!
the Japanese word for "So called" is "Iwayuru", written in japanese as "いわゆる".
Here's a more detailed 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.
Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.
What does "Iwayuru" mean in japanese?
"Iwayuru" means "So called" .
If you also want to learn how to write this word in Japanese, you can checkout this page:
How to write "So called" in Japanese
To make really sure you learn this word, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.
But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.
Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.
This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:
The hiragana "い" is read as "i". The hiragana "わ" is read as "wa". The hiragana "ゆ" is read as "yu". And The hiragana "る" is read as "ru".
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