秀才 (shuusai) Japanese meaning: bright person | Kotomoraい
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He was called a prodigy from a young age.
She is the brightest student in the school.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の秀才the top student/prodigy of a place (school, class, etc.)
He's famous as the top student of this school.
秀才と呼ばれるto be called a prodigy/bright student
She has been called a prodigy since she was little.
〈事〉の秀才a prodigy in a particular field or subject
He's said to be a math prodigy.
