JLPT N1
インテリ
Intellectual or egghead, often carrying a sarcastic nuance of being merely book-smart.
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インテリゲンチャ full word, from Russian "intelligentsia"
Noun
An Intellectual / Educated Person
Describes an educated person or member of the intellectual class, often distinguishing them from the general labor force.
Example
彼 は インテリ だから 、 話 が 難しい 。
He's an intellectual, so his conversation is hard to follow.
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