Japanese word

作家

Pronunciation

Romajisakka

Meaning

  • nounwriter

Example

その作家は有名です。so no sak ka wa yū mei de su

That writer is famous.

Illustration for 作家 (writer)

More examples

その作家の新しい本を読んでいます。so no sak ka no atara shi i hon o yo n de i ma su

I am reading a new book by that writer.

Core concept

Refers to a creator whose work belongs to a recognized creative field, such as literature or another art.

Common phrases

  • 有名な作家yū mei na sak ka

    famous writer

  • 作家になるsak ka ni na ru

    become a writer

Similar words

著者chosha: A person credited with writing a book or other published work.
作者sakusha: A person who creates a particular work, such as a book, painting, or song.

Definition in Japanese

文学や芸術などの作品を作る人、特に小説や文章を書く人。bun gaku ya gei jutsu na do no saku hin o tsuku ru hito toku ni shō setsu ya bun shō o ka ku hito

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 作家 (sakka) combines 作 (saku, "make") and 家 (ka, "a person skilled in a field").

Usage tips

  • On Japanese craft-market listings, 作家もの (sakka-mono) identifies handmade work associated with an individual artist rather than factory production.

Other meanings

  • authornoun
  • novelistnoun

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