異才（いさい）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: unusual talent
Example sentences
- 彼は異才を放つ画家だ。 — He is a painter with singular, extraordinary talent.
- 異才が新しい分野を切り開く。 — A remarkable talent opens up a new field.
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