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JLPT N1 Advanced

自称

Self-proclaimed or so-called; claiming a title or status without verification.

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自称する verb form
自称の used like an adjective
Noun, Suru verb, Prefix

Self-Proclaimed" / "So-Called

Applying a specific title or status to oneself without official recognition or verification.

Example

彼 は 自称 天才 だ が 、 テスト の 成績 は いつも 悪い 。

He's a self-proclaimed genius, but his test scores are always bad.

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自称
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Self-proclaimed or so-called; claiming a title or status without verification.
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