Meaning

Primary

Prodigy

Alternatives

Rare, Unique, Extraordinary

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

It's an injustice that so many people in this world are mediocre and we can't all be a prodigy at something. Everyone deserves to be unique, but it just isn't true.

Reading

ひぼん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

みんな、彼の非凡な才能を妬んでいたんだと思います。

I think everyone was jealous of his unique talent.

Kanji Composition