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.
広く書物を読み、記憶が優れていること。
学問・クイズ文化・古典学者の称賛で用いられる。
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.