Japanese Conversation · Level 20
90 words
Japanese word
ミュージシャン
Pronunciation
Romajimyūjishan
Meaning
- nounmusician
Example
彼は有名なミュージシャンです。kare wa yū mei na myū ji sha n de su
He is a famous musician.
More examples
彼はミュージシャンとして世界中で活動しています。kare wa myū ji sha n to shi te se kai jū de katsu dō shi te i ma su
He works as a musician around the world.
Core concept
Refers to a person whose work involves performing or creating music.
Common phrases
プロのミュージシャンpu ro no myū ji sha n
professional musician
ミュージシャンになるmyū ji sha n ni na ru
become a musician
ミュージシャンとして活動するmyū ji sha n to shi te katsu dō su ru
work as a musician
Similar words
音楽家ongakuka: A person who creates or performs music, often as a professional.
演奏家ensōka: A person who performs music for an audience, usually by playing an instrument.
歌手kashu: A person who performs songs by using the voice.
作曲家sakkyokuka: A person who creates the musical structure of songs or other works.
Definition in Japanese
音楽を演奏したり作曲したりする人。on gaku o en sō shi ta ri sak kyoku shi ta ri su ru hito
Word origin
ミュージシャン (myūjishan) was borrowed from English musician, a word derived from Old French musicien and ultimately from Latin mūsica, "music".
Usage tips
- In English, musician can describe a singer, an instrumentalist, or a composer, so it does not specify a particular instrument or musical style.