Japanese meaning of 博覧強記

Reading:
はくらんきょうき (hakuran kyouki)

English Translation:

Extensively read and having an excellent memory

Meaning & Cultural Context

Meaning:


Extensively read and having excellent memory

Cultural Context:


Praised in academia, quiz culture, and traditional scholarship.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

• Noun phrase describing extensive knowledge; often with “の人物.”

Trap for English Speakers

May be mistaken as only bookish knowledge without practical skill.

Example

Basic Example

彼は博覧強記であらゆる分野に詳しい。

He is extensively read and knowledgeable in every field.


Applied Example

博覧強記の賢者は、数百年前の戦の細部まで語ることができた。

The sage, Extensively read and having an excellent memory, could recount details of battles from centuries ago.