What does 知的な in Japanese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 知的な in Japanese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 知的な in Japanese.

The word 知的な in Japanese means 教養のある、洗練された、知的な, 知的な, 知的な、知力の, 教養のある、知的な、インテリの、ハイブラウな, 知的な、知力を要する, 利口な、知性のある、知能の高い、知的な、知性派の、聡明な, 精神の、心的な、心の, 脳の、知的な, （知的な）職業、専門職, 学問的な、知的な. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 知的な

教養のある、洗練された、知的な

(person: educated)

She is a cultivated young woman with talents in music, poetry, and foreign languages.

知的な

(intellectual)

Henry enjoys studying physics and other cerebral pursuits.

知的な、知力の

(mental, intellectual)

The injury caused some cognitive impairment.

教養のある、知的な、インテリの、ハイブラウな

(informal (highly cultured)

Kim thinks opera is too highbrow to be enjoyed by regular people.

知的な、知力を要する

(requiring thought)

Their intellectual approach to the problem overlooked practical aspects.

利口な、知性のある、知能の高い、知的な、知性派の、聡明な

(mentally capable)

彼は利口な（or: 聡明な）子供だった。

He was an intelligent child.

精神の、心的な、心の

(of the mind)

The teacher led the student through some mental exercises.

脳の、知的な

(cerebral, intellectual)

（知的な）職業、専門職

(job, vocation)

Which professions offer the best job security today?

学問的な、知的な

(relating to academic learning)

This journal publishes scholarly articles.

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