Meaning of 聡明 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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聡明, 聰明
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Kana Readingそうめい
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Romajisōmei
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- wisdom; sagacity
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Example Sentences
聡明, 聰明, そうめい used in context
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Besides being beautiful, she is kind and intellectual.
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She proved an intelligent pupil.
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She is not only intelligent but beautiful.
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Her mother was more wise than intelligent.
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He was cowed by her intelligence.
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彼は聡明であるのに、自分の意見を述べることをいつも嫌がっている。
For all his cleverness, he is always reluctant to give his views.
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bright, light
On: メイ, ミョウ, ミン
Kun: あ.かり, あか.るい, あか.るむ, あか.らむ, あき.らか, あ.ける, -あ.け, あ.く, あ.くる, あ.かす
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