秀才(しゅうさい)

しゅうさい
noun
prodigy; gifted person
personeducation
1. prodigy; gifted person; talented individual
A person with exceptional intellectual ability or talent, especially in academics. Carries a positive connotation of natural brilliance.
あの子(こ)は秀才(しゅうさい)だ。
That child is a prodigy.
彼(かれ)は学校(がっこう)でも有名(ゆうめい)な秀才(しゅうさい)だった。
He was a well-known prodigy even at school.
努力(どりょく)だけでなく、生(う)まれつきの秀才(しゅうさい)だからこそ成(な)し遂(と)げられた成果(せいか)だ。
It was an achievement only possible because he is a born genius, not just hardworking.

Usage

Primarily refers to academic or intellectual brilliance rather than artistic or athletic talent. Often used to describe students who excel in school.

Common collocations

  • 秀才(しゅうさい)タイプ (the prodigy type)
  • 秀才(しゅうさい)肌(はだ) (of a scholarly disposition)

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 天才(てんさい) (innate genius)
Antonym: 凡人(ぼんじん) (ordinary person)
Related: 天才(てんさい) (genius)
Compare: 才人(さいじん) (talented person)
Compare: 成績優秀(せいせきゆうしゅう) (excellent grades)
Compare: 鬼才(きさい) (genius)
Compare: 俊才(しゅんさい) (talented person)
Compare: 優等生(ゆうとうせい) (honor student)
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