wise person; sage; virtuous person
Refers to a person of great wisdom and moral virtue, often in a philosophical or historical context.
He is called a sage of the modern age.
Rare, archaic term for unrefined sake, often associated with the cross-reference 濁り酒 (にごりざけ).
See also: 濁り酒
In old texts, 賢人 can refer to unrefined sake.
He is called a sage by many people.
We should live according to the teachings of the ancient sages.