English–Japanese
“intellectual” in Japanese
How to say “intellectual” in Japanese
“Intellectual” in Japanese is 知的 (chiteki).
Describes a quality connected with knowledge, reasoning, and the thoughtful use of the mind.
Example sentences with 知的
読書は知的な刺激を与えてくれます。doku sho wa chi teki na shi geki o ata e te ku re ma su
Reading provides intellectual stimulation.
Tips for using 知的
- 知的 (chiteki) can describe a question, conversation, or atmosphere as well as a person, which makes it useful when discussing the quality of ideas in everyday conversation.
Other Japanese words for “intellectual”
彼はインテリですが、気さくな人です。kare wa i n te ri de su ga ki sa ku na hito de su
He is an intellectual, but he is friendly.