偉人(いじん)

いじん
noun
great person; historical figure
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1. great person; historical figure; hero
A person who has accomplished great things and is remembered for their achievements. Often used in educational contexts when discussing notable historical figures. Composed of 偉 (great, admirable) + 人 (person).
偉人(いじん)の伝記(でんき)を読(よ)んだ。
I read a biography of a great person.
歴史(れきし)に名(な)を残(のこ)した偉人(いじん)たちから学(まな)ぶことは多(おお)い。
There is much to learn from the great figures who left their mark on history.
子(こ)どものころ、偉人(いじん)にあこがれて科学者(かがくしゃ)になりたいと思(おも)った。
As a child, I admired great people and wanted to become a scientist.

Usage

偉人(いじん) is commonly used in educational contexts — children's books, school assignments, and TV programs often feature 偉人(いじん)伝(でん) (biographies of great people). The word has a respectful, somewhat formal tone.

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