Rare literary noun referring to outstanding talent or a person of exceptional ability. Often seen in classical or formal contexts.
He was praised as the greatest genius of his time.
天才 is the everyday modern word for 'genius', whereas 俊 is an archaic, bookish term rarely used alone in modern speech.
凡人 means an ordinary, unremarkable person, the opposite of the exceptional talent implied by 俊.
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
swift-footed; fast runner · swift horse; fleet steed · gifted person; person of great talent
excellence; genius; outstanding talent
genius; prodigy
gifted man; accomplished man
outstandingly large and excellent
outstanding person; hero; genius
genius; brilliant person
great virtue; outstanding moral character
Standard kanji form for this rare noun.
Variant kanji form; rarely used.
Variant kanji form; rarely used.
The kanji 俊, 雋, and 儁 all carry meanings related to excellence or outstanding talent. The reading しゅん is the on'yomi. The exact historical derivation of the standalone noun usage is uncertain; it is primarily a literary term.
prodigy; genius; person of exceptional talent
uncommon; above average
genius; prodigy; talented person
precocious child; gifted youngster
talent; person of outstanding learning and virtue