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iwayuru
pre-noun adjectival

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[いわゆる(所謂)]
iwayuru
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English Meaning(s) for いわゆる

pre-noun adjectival
  1. what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
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Definition and Synonyms for いわゆる

So To Speak in a manner of speaking
Synonyms: いわば, いわゆる, 言うなれば

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Sample Sentences for いわゆる

He is what we call a bright boy.
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He is not your common doting parent.
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CO₂ has a lot to do with the so-called greenhouse effect.
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The Kawagoe festival float has the shape of what's called a hoko float. It has three, or four, wheels attached.
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That politician has come down in the world since the so-called "Recruit scandal" was publicized.
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