“Pedantry” in Japanese
Short answer
Pedantry in Japanese is “衒学” (gengaku). Full meaning: pedantry, display of one's learning.
Other ways to say “Pedantry” in Japanese
ペダントリー
pedantorii pedantry
衒学趣味
gengakushumi pedantry, display of one's learning, being of a pedantic disposition
小心
shiaoshin timidity, cowardice; prudence, pedantry
しょうしん
shoushin timidity, cowardice; prudence, pedantry
しょう心
shoushin timidity, cowardice; prudence, pedantry
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