偉人

• Reading: いじん
• Romaji: ijin
• Kanji breakdown: 偉 (i/era) — great, admirable; 人 (jin/hito) — person
• Pronunciation: /i.dʑiɴ/

Meaning

Great person; eminent figure; distinguished individual.

Refers to historically significant or highly accomplished people. Commonly used in educational contexts — Japanese schools teach about 偉人 in history and moral education classes. The word implies lasting, widely recognized achievement rather than temporary fame.

Examples

1. 子どもの頃に偉人の伝記をたくさん読んだ。 I read many biographies of great people when I was a child.
2. 歴史に名を残した偉人たちから学ぶことは多い。 There is a lot to learn from the great figures who left their names in history.
3. 彼女は地域の発展に貢献した偉人として知られている。 She is known as a distinguished figure who contributed to the development of the region.

Usage Guide

Context: education, history, biography

Tone: respectful

Origin & History

Compound of 偉 (i, great/admirable) + 人 (jin, person). A Sino-Japanese compound used to honor people of extraordinary achievement.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal