genius; brilliance; unusual talent
Refers to exceptional intellectual ability or talent, often in academic or creative fields. Used both as an abstract quality and in compounds like 英才教育 (education for gifted children).
He showed genius from a young age.
More schools are focusing on education for gifted children.
gifted person; person of unusual talent
Refers to a person who possesses exceptional talent or intelligence. Often used in formal or educational contexts.
He is known as a mathematical genius.
This program gathers young gifted individuals.
英才 focuses on innate giftedness, often used for gifted children or education programs, while 俊英 is used more for adults distinguished in a professional or academic field.
gifted education; special education for gifted children
Standard kanji spelling; high frequency in news and general use.
Rarely used kanji form; 穎 means 'husk' or 'tip' and is not common in modern Japanese.
Rarely used kanji form; 鋭 means 'sharp' and is not common for this word.
Composed of 英 (excellent, outstanding) and 才 (talent, ability). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination naturally conveys 'outstanding talent'.