いわゆる
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 所謂
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
JLPT N3 Common word Intermediate Japanese L14
Meanings
Pre-noun adjectival
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
Example sentences
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She is what is called a genius.
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He is what we call an honour student.
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He is what is called a bookworm.
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He is what we call a pioneer.
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He is what we call the man of the hour.
More examples (10)
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He is what is called a man of action.
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He is what is called a man of culture.
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He is what we call a bright boy.
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He is what is called a gentleman.
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He is what we call a scholar.
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They are what we call hot rodders.
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She is what is called a baseball widow.
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She is what we call a bookworm.
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She is, so to speak, a walking dictionary.
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She is what we call a talented woman.