English–Japanese

“painter” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigaka

Example

彼は有名な画家です。kare wa yū mei na ga ka de su

He is a famous painter.

Illustration for 画家 (painter)

How to say “painter” in Japanese

“Painter” in Japanese is 画家 (gaka).

Refers to someone who produces paintings to create visual art.

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

Example sentences with 画家

その町には多くの画家が住んでいます。so no machi ni wa ō ku no ga ka ga su n de i ma su

Many painters live in that town.

Tips for using 画家

  • The English word painter has a wider meaning than 画家 (gaka) because it can include workers who apply paint to walls, houses, or other surfaces.

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