English–Japanese

“businessperson” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijitsugyōka

Example

彼は有名な実業家です。kare wa yū mei na jitsu gyō ka de su

He is a famous businessperson.

Illustration for 実業家 (businessperson)

How to say “businessperson” in Japanese

“Businessperson” in Japanese is 実業家 (jitsugyōka).

Describes a person whose work centers on running or managing commercial activities, without specifying gender or a particular business field.

Full entry for 実業家: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 実業家

彼は大学を卒業してすぐに実業家になりました。kare wa dai gaku o sotsu gyō shi te su gu ni jitsu gyō ka ni na ri ma shi ta

He became a businessperson right after graduating from college.

Tips for using 実業家

  • In modern English, businessperson is a gender-neutral alternative to businessman, while entrepreneur often highlights starting or developing a venture.

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