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鬼才 (きさい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
genius ; wizard ; exceptional talent
Refers to a person with extraordinary, almost supernatural talent, especially in creative or intellectual fields. Often used in praise of artists, writers, or innovators. Compare 奇才, which emphasizes unusual or eccentric genius.
See also: 奇才
Kanji 才 genius, years old, cubic shaku Similar words 奇き 才さい 奇才 also means 'genius' but emphasizes unusual, eccentric, or unconventional talent, while 鬼才 suggests a more intense, almost demonic level of brilliance.
天てん 才さい 天才 is the general word for 'genius', while 鬼才 implies a sharper, more striking, and sometimes unconventional brilliance.
Etymology Composed of 鬼 (demon, ogre) and 才 (talent, ability). The combination suggests a talent so extraordinary it seems inhuman or supernatural. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term has been used since at least the Edo period to describe prodigious ability.
督とく
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鬼き
才さい
ぶり
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発はっ
揮き
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た
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The film director displayed his exceptional talent.
