Japanese word

専門家

Pronunciation

Romajisenmonka

Meaning

  • nounexpert

Example

彼は料理の専門家です。kare wa ryō ri no sen mon ka de su

He is an expert in cooking.

Illustration for 専門家 (expert)

More examples

彼女は環境問題の専門家として知られています。kano jo wa kan kyō mon dai no sen mon ka to shi te shi ra re te i ma su

She is known as an expert on environmental issues.

Core concept

Describes a person whose deep knowledge or skill makes that person a reliable source in a particular field.

Common phrases

  • 専門家の助言sen mon ka no jo gen

    expert advice

  • 専門家に任せるsen mon ka ni maka se ru

    leave it to an expert

  • 専門家を目指すsen mon ka o me za su

    aim to become an expert

Similar words

権威keni: A person recognized as a leading source of knowledge in a particular field.
有識者yūshikisha: A person with specialized knowledge who is asked to give informed opinions.
達人tatsujin: A person who has mastered the practical skills of a particular activity.
名人meijin: A person famous for exceptional skill in a traditional or artistic field.

Definition in Japanese

ある専門分野の知識や技術に精通した人。a ru sen mon bun ya no chi shiki ya gi jutsu ni sei tsū shi ta hito

Word origin

専門家 (senmonka) combines 専門 (senmon, "specialized field") with 家 (ka, "person associated with a field"), so 家 marks a person connected with that area of knowledge.

Usage tips

  • 専門家 (senmonka) applies to both practical skills and academic knowledge, covering people such as skilled craftspersons, researchers, and technical advisers.

Other meanings

  • specialistnoun
  • authoritynoun

Opposites

  • 素人shirōtoamateurnoun

Related words

  • 専門性senmonseiexpertisenoun
  • 専門化senmonkaspecializationnoun
  • 専門的senmontekispecializedna-adjective

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