いわゆる
- what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speakword usually written using kana alone
pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)
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- what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
This phrase is used to introduce a term or concept that is commonly known or often referred to.
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"By the way, do you know what a Shinto shrine is?" "I've a little bit of knowledge on the subject. It's a religious facility where that which is the object of worship, that called the genius loci, is enshrined."
Looks, brains, reflexes, rich family and, for good measure, vice president of the student committee - in other words he's 'perfect'.
The Kawagoe festival float has the shape of what's called a hoko float. It has three, or four, wheels attached.
Keisuke has always studied in this mansion. That style known as 'home schooling', right?
"Say, shall we try a questionnaire with the boarding students?" "Ah! One of those things they call 'marketing research'."