English–Japanese
“genius” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitensai
Example
姉は天才です。ane wa ten sai de su
My older sister is a genius.
How to say “genius” in Japanese
“Genius” in Japanese is 天才 (tensai).
Describes an inborn ability that lets someone perform far beyond the usual level.
Example sentences with 天才
彼は天才として知られています。kare wa ten sai to shi te shi ra re te i ma su
He is known as a genius.
Tips for using 天才
- In everyday English, genius can also be an enthusiastic compliment for a clever idea or solution, not only a description of a person.