Meaning

Primary

Sage

Alternative

Wise Person

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A wise person is a sage! Or you can just be straightforward and call them a wise person.

賢人 is a somewhat old-fashioned word used to describe someone with deep knowledge or good judgment. It has a dignified, antiquated feel that makes you think of wise figures in old legends or classical literature.

Reading

けんじん
  • 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

あの教授、外では賢人って言われてるけど、実は内弁慶らしいぜ。

That professor is called a sage outside the home, but I heard he's actually a braggart at home.

Kanji Composition