Meaning
所謂 (いわゆる, iwayuru) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “the so-called, so to speak”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 6
一方、所謂「天皇制」に批判的な者、また基本的に敬称を避ける傾向にある学術的な世界などにおいては「天皇」と呼び捨てることも多い。
On the other hand, persons who are critical of the so-called 'Emperor system' and the academic world which basically tends to avoid the title of honor and so on often call 'Tenno' (the Emperor) without an honorific title.
この天地の間にはな、所謂哲学の思いも及ばぬ大事があるわい。
There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
彼女はいわゆる教養のある女性です。
She is what is called a woman of culture.
彼は生まれはいわゆる貴族だった。
He was a so-called aristocrat by birth.
彼はいわゆる自力で出生した人だ。
He is what is called a self-made man.
彼はいわゆるペダンチックな男だ。
He is what is called a pedant.