serious young man

language: ja

definitions

  1. A young male who is earnest, solemn, and lacks frivolity or playfulness in his demeanor.
    ja: 真面目な青年
  2. A stereotype of a young man who is overly intellectual, pretentious, or takes his philosophical or artistic pursuits with excessive gravity.
    ja: 衒学的な青年

examples

  1. He was a serious young man who spent all his time studying.

    彼は勉強ばかりしている真面目な青年だった。

  2. He played the part of the serious young man, discussing obscure poetry at every party.

    彼はあらゆるパーティーで難解な詩について語り、衒学的な青年の役を演じていた。