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Yomi
じしょう
Rōmaji
jishou
Type
word
Meaning
self-styled; so-called; call oneself
Additional Info
It often contains a sarcastic tone, suggesting that what one claims is doubtful/not correct
Example
Twitterには、自称成功者(せいこうしゃ)がたくさんいる
There are many so-called “successful people” on Twitter.
自称童顔(どうがん)なオッサン
an old man who describes himself as “baby-faced”
アイドルを自称する女
a woman who describes herself as an idol.