Japanese word

政治家

Pronunciation

Romajiseijika

Meaning

  • nounpolitician

Example

その政治家は人々の声を聞きました。so no sei ji ka wa hito bito no koe o ki ki ma shi ta

The politician listened to the people's voices.

Illustration for 政治家 (politician)

More examples

私は将来、政治家になりたいです。watashi wa shō rai sei ji ka ni na ri ta i de su

I want to become a politician in the future.

Core concept

Describes a person who works to influence the rules and policies that govern a country or community.

Common phrases

  • 政治家になるsei ji ka ni na ru

    become a politician

  • 政治家に投票するsei ji ka ni tō hyō su ru

    vote for a politician

  • 政治家を支援するsei ji ka o shi en su ru

    support a politician

Similar words

政客seikaku: A politician seen as putting political power or personal advantage before public service.

Definition in Japanese

国や地域の政治に関わり、社会の方針を決める活動をする人。kuni ya chi iki no sei ji ni kaka wa ri sha kai no hō shin o ki me ru katsu dō o su ru hito

Word origin

政治家 (seijika) is formed from 政 (sei, "government"), 治 (ji, "to govern"), and 家 (ka, "a person in a field"), with 政治 (seiji, "politics") naming the field.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, politician can describe both a current officeholder and a person seeking election to public office.

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