English–Japanese
“connoisseur” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsū
Example
姉は本当の通です。ane wa hon tō no tsū de su
My sister is a true connoisseur.
How to say “connoisseur” in Japanese
“Connoisseur” in Japanese is 通 (tsū).
Describes someone whose deep familiarity with a field allows them to recognize its finer qualities.
Example sentences with 通
彼は料理の通なので、店選びを任せられます。kare wa ryō ri no tsū na no de mise era bi o maka se ra re ma su
He is a connoisseur of food, so we can leave the choice of restaurant to him.
Tips for using 通
- Unlike the English word connoisseur, 通 (tsū) can suggest insider knowledge of a subculture or way of life, not only expert taste in food or art.