哲人
Meanings
1
Refers to a person of profound wisdom, often with a philosophical or classical connotation. Not an everyday descriptor; carries a somewhat elevated or literary tone.
He is called a modern-day sage.
The philosophers of ancient Greece explored the principles of nature.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は哲人と称されるto be referred to as a sage/philosopher
Throughout his life, he was referred to as a sage.