English–Japanese
“craftsman” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishokunin
Example
父は家具を作る職人です。chichi wa ka gu o tsuku ru shoku nin de su
My father is a craftsman who makes furniture.
How to say “craftsman” in Japanese
“Craftsman” in Japanese is 職人 (shokunin).
Refers to a person who applies deeply developed practical skill to make or repair things in a particular trade.
Example sentences with 職人
近所の職人に、壊れた椅子を直してもらいました。kin jo no shoku nin ni kowa re ta i su o nao shi te mo ra i ma shi ta
I had a local craftsman repair my broken chair.
Tips for using 職人
- The word craftsman can describe skilled workers in modern jobs as well as people who make traditional goods by hand.