いわゆる

Usage patterns

• いわゆる〈物もの〉the so-called ~; what is commonly known as ~

  彼かれはいわゆる天てん才さいタイプの人にん間げんだ。

  He's what you'd call a genius type.

• いわゆる「〈事こと〉」というものwhat is referred to as ~; the thing called ~

  これがいわゆる「ブラック企き業ぎょう」というものだ。

  This is what's called a 'black company' (exploitative employer).