博識(はくしき)

はくしき
noun
erudition; extensive knowledge; being well-informed
1. erudition; extensive knowledge; being well-informed
Having broad and deep knowledge across many subjects. Used both as a noun and as a na-adjective to describe someone who is very knowledgeable.
彼(かれ)は博識(はくしき)な人(ひと)だ。
He is a very knowledgeable person.
先生(せんせい)の博識(はくしき)ぶりには驚(おどろ)かされる。
I'm amazed by the teacher's depth of knowledge.
歴史(れきし)から科学(かがく)まで幅広(はばひろ)く知(し)っていて、本当(ほんとう)に博識(はくしき)な方(かた)ですね。
You know so much about everything from history to science — you're truly erudite.

Composed of 博(はく) (wide/broad) + 識(しき) (knowledge), describing someone with wide-ranging knowledge. Used as both a noun and a na-adjective (博識(はくしき)な).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 博識(はくしき)な人(ひと): a knowledgeable/erudite person
  • 博識(はくしき)ぶり: display of one's extensive knowledge
  • 博識(はくしき)で知(し)られる: to be known for one's erudition

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 物知(ものし)り: knowledgeable person — more colloquial and everyday
  • 博学(はくがく): erudition — very similar, slightly more academic in tone
  • 教養(きょうよう): culture/cultivation — refers to refined knowledge and education
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