“Genius” in Japanese
Short answer
Genius in Japanese is “英才” (eisai). Full meaning: genius, brilliance, unusual talent; gifted person, person of unusual talent.
Other ways to say “Genius” in Japanese
英俊
eishun genius, prodigy
麗質
reishitsu genius, beauty, charm
天才
tensai genius, prodigy, natural gift
俊秀
shunshuu genius, prodigy, talented person
異才
isai genius, prodigy, (person of) great talent, remarkable person
俊傑
shunketsu hero, genius
ジーニアス
jiiniasu genius
俊士
shunshi genius
異材
izai extraordinary talent, genius, prodigy; contaminant, different material
鬼才
kisai wizard, genius, remarkable talent, exceptional ability
入神
nyuushin inspiration, genius, super-human skill
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