Japanese meaning of 博学多才
Reading:
はくがくたさい (hakugaku tasai)
English Translation:
Extensively knowledgeable and multi-talented
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Extensively knowledgeable across fields and gifted with multiple skills; not merely “well‑read,” but able to apply broad learning to practice.
Cultural Context:
Used in author bios, award citations, and media profiles to frame a Renaissance‑person image; can feel clichéd if overused without concrete achievements.
広い分野に通じ、複数の才能を実践に活かせる人物を指す。単なる「物知り」ではなく応用力も含意。
著者略歴・受賞講評・人物紹介で「万能型」の印象を与える決まり文句。実績の裏づけがないと紋切り型に響く。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for broad knowledge and talent; often with “な人物.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as expertise in only one field.
Example
Basic Example
彼は博学多才で、どんな話題にも対応できる。
He is extensively knowledgeable and multi-talented, able to handle any topic.
Applied Example
「さすが博学多才の賢者だ…こんな古代文字まで読めるとは！」
As expected of the extensively knowledgeable sage… to think you can read even these ancient characters!