Japanese

いつざい
Meaning: outstanding talent; person of exceptional ability
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

逸
材

Example sentences

He is an outstanding talent for our company, the likes of whom only appears once in ten years.
彼は次世代の日本を背負って立つ逸材だ。
He is a talented person who will carry the future of Japan on his shoulders.
彼はまさに渾金璞玉の逸材だ。
He is truly a talent with hidden potential.
文武両道に秀でた彼は、まさに出将入相の逸材と言える。
He, who excels in both literary and military arts, can truly be called a person of exceptional talent who can serve as both general and statesman.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person with extraordinary skills or potential, often used in professional or athletic contexts.

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