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いわゆる

So-called; what one might call

Romaji: iwayuru

Meaning & usage

So-called; what we call; known as | A noun modifier that means “known generally by this term”.

Notes

入れる here means to accept; to comply; to grant; to adopt (a policy, etc.); to take (advice, etc.); to listen to; to pay attention to

Example sentences 7

  1. 1986年から９０年代初めにかけてのいわゆる「バブル経済」の時代には土地や株が高騰した。

    During the so-called "bubble economy,” from 1986 through the early 90's, land and stocks prices soared.

  2. 21世紀には多くの国でいわゆる安楽死が合法化されていくだろう。

    In the 21st century what is called euthanasia will be legalized in many countries.

  3. いわゆるIT、すなわち情報技術の開発に、日本政府は本腰を入れ始めた。

    The Japanese government has started to put its weight behind developing "IT,” or information technology.

  4. いわゆる「いじめ」の問題は、自分と異なる人間を認めるメンタリティーが日本に根づかないと容易にはなくならないであろう。

    The problem we know as bullying will not easily be solved unless the mentality of accepting someone different from oneself takes root in Japan.

  5. いわゆるリストラのために失業した人は非常に多い。

    Many people lost their jobs because of what is called restructuring.

  6. 伊藤いとうさんはいわゆる「エリート」の大学を卒業した。

    Ms. Ito graduated from one of the so-called "elite” universities.

  7. 内分泌撹乱化学物質、いわゆる環境ホルモンは、人間と野生生物へ悪影響あくえいきょうを与えると言われている。

    Endocrine disrupting chemicals, also known as environmental hormones, are said to adversely affect humans and wildlife.

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