セージ
sēji
The Japanese word for the English adjective 'sage' is セージ (sēji).
The term セージ is used to describe something or someone that is wise. It is also the word used for the herb 'sage' (Salvia officinalis).
Meaning: wise (adj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
sēji
Did you know?
- Using セージ to describe a person might actually make you sound like you are reading from a fantasy video game or a translated Western novel.
- Because セージ is written in katakana, a Japanese speaker will almost always assume you are referring to the herb 'sage' rather than a wise person.
- In Japanese gaming culture, 賢者 is often a specific character class or job title for a magic-user with supreme wisdom.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are discussing a book about philosophy.
- 美咲 Misakiこの本の主人公は、とてもセージですね。Kono hon no shujinkō wa, totemo sēji desu ne.The protagonist of this book is very sage, isn't he?
- 健太 Kenta本当に。彼の考え方はとても冷静だね。Hontō ni. Kare no kangaekata wa totemo reisei da ne.Truly. His way of thinking is very calm.
- 美咲 Misaki私にもそんなセージのような視点が欲しいわ。Watashi ni mo sonna sēji no yōna shiten ga hoshii wa.I wish I had a sage-like perspective like that too.
- 健太 Kenta一緒に勉強して、知恵を身につけよう。Issho ni benkyō shite, chie o mi ni tsukeyō.Let's study together and acquire some wisdom.
