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俊士 (しゅんし, shunshi) Japanese meaning: genius | Kotomora

俊しゅん士し

Meanings

1

genius; brilliant person

Refers to a person of exceptional intelligence or talent. Somewhat literary or formal; in casual speech, 天才 is more common.

彼かれは幼おさない頃ころから俊しゅん士しと呼よばれていた。
He was called a genius from a young age.

Kanji

俊sagacious, genius, excellence
士gentleman, scholar, samurai

Related words

天てん才さい
天才 is the common, everyday word for 'genius'. 俊士 is more literary and less frequently used.

Etymology

Composed of 俊 (shun, 'excellent, genius') and 士 (shi, 'person, gentleman'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of a brilliant person.