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Japanese word
マスター
Pronunciation
Romajimasutā
Meaning
- nounmaster
Example
基本をマスターします。ki hon o ma su tā shi ma su
I will master the basics.
More examples
料理をマスターするには、毎日練習します。ryō ri o ma su tā su ru ni wa mai nichi ren shū shi ma su
To master cooking, I practice every day.
Core concept
A master is someone whose knowledge or skill in a particular field has reached a high level.
Common phrases
基本をマスターするki hon o ma su tā su ru
master the basics
技術をマスターするgi jutsu o ma su tā su ru
master a skill
英語をマスターするei go o ma su tā su ru
master English
Similar words
達人tatsujin: A person with exceptionally high skill in a particular field.
名人meijin: A person recognized for outstanding skill, often through a title or reputation.
熟練者jukurensha: A person who performs a task skillfully through training and experience.
Definition in Japanese
ある分野の知識や技能を十分に身につけ、高い水準に達した人。a ru bun ya no chi shiki ya gi nō o jū bun ni mi ni tsu ke taka i sui jun ni tas shi ta hito
Word origin
マスター (masutā) is a Japanese loanword from English master, which came through Old French from Latin magister, meaning "teacher" or "leader".
Usage tips
- In chess, titles such as FIDE Master and International Master use master for players who have reached an officially recognized level of skill.