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“fisherman” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiryōshi

Example

漁師が魚を市場に運びます。ryō shi ga sakana o shi jō ni hako bi ma su

A fisherman takes the fish to the market.

Illustration for 漁師 (fisherman)

How to say “fisherman” in Japanese

“Fisherman” in Japanese is 漁師 (ryōshi).

Refers to a person whose work involves catching fish and other aquatic animals, usually as a livelihood.

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

Example sentences with 漁師

漁師は毎朝、海の様子を確認してから漁に出ます。ryō shi wa mai asa umi no yō su o kaku nin shi te ka ra ryō ni de ma su

Fishermen check the conditions at sea every morning before going out to fish.

Tips for using 漁師

  • In English, fisherman can refer to a person of any gender, although fisher is also used as a gender-neutral occupational term.

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