天才
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Base noun form. Used to describe a person with extraordinary natural talent or intelligence. Example: 『彼は天才です』 (kare wa tensai desu, 'He is a genius').
Theme
At a school science fair, User and their classmate Taro are discussing a student's impressive project that won first prize.
天才
てんさい
a genius
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Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ten' (天 ten, 'heaven') who is so smart they're a 'sai' (才 sai, 'talent') — a heavenly talent! 'Ten-sai' → 天才 (tensai, 'a genius').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『天才』 (tensai, 'a genius') is often used to describe prodigies in fields like music, art, or academics. It's a high compliment, implying exceptional natural ability.
Forms
Base: 天才Base noun form. Used to describe a person with extraordinary natural talent or intelligence. Example: 『彼は天才です』 (kare wa tensai desu, 'He is a genius').