Japanese word

プレイヤー

Pronunciation

Romajipureiyā

Meaning

  • nounplayer

Example

このチームには経験豊かなプレイヤーがそろっています。ko no chī mu ni wa kei ken yuta ka na pu re i yā ga so ro tte i ma su

This team has a group of experienced players.

Illustration for プレイヤー (player)

More examples

多くのプレイヤーが新しい戦術を試しています。ō ku no pu re i yā ga atara shi i sen jutsu o tame shi te i ma su

Many players are trying new strategies.

Core concept

A player is a participant who performs the actions required by a game, sport, or similar activity.

Common phrases

  • 熟練したプレイヤーjuku ren shi ta pu re i yā

    skilled player

  • 新規プレイヤーshin ki pu re i yā

    new player

  • プレイヤー人口pu re i yā jin kō

    player population

Similar words

選手senshu: A person who takes part in a sport or competition as an individual or team member.
ゲーマーgēmā: A person who plays video games, often as a regular hobby.

Definition in Japanese

試合や遊びなどで、決められた活動をする人。shi ai ya aso bi na do de ki me ra re ta katsu dō o su ru hito

Word origin

プレイヤー (pureiyā) comes from English player, a noun formed from play and -er, meaning a person who plays.

Usage tips

  • English uses player broadly for participants in sports and games, while gamer usually points more specifically to someone who plays video games.

Other meanings

  • gamernoun

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