so-called

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

not-comparable ironic

So named; commonly called. / (ironic) Commonly called by such a name, but not worthy of it.

Japanese Meaning

いわゆる / 俗称の、一般的にそう呼ばれているが必ずしもその実態に見合わないという意味の場合がある

The so-called expert turned out to be a fraud.

いわゆる専門家は結局詐欺師だった。

Sense（1）

So named; commonly called.

the so-called Ising model

Sense（2）

(ironic) Commonly called by such a name, but not worthy of it.

These so-called "assistants" are making our jobs harder, not easier!