Meaning

Primary

Great Person

Alternatives

Great Man, Hero

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A person with a lot of greatness is a great person.

Reading

いじん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

世界の偉人たちの名言を集めました。

I've collected wise sayings from great men of the world.

昨日は空腹で眠れなかったので、偉人の本を読んでしのいだ。

I was so hungry last night that I couldn't sleep, so I got through the night by reading a book about a great historical figure.

Kanji Composition