Japanese Conversation · Level 73
75 words
Japanese word
職人
Pronunciation
Romajishokunin
Meaning
- nouncraftsman
Example
父は家具を作る職人です。chichi wa ka gu o tsuku ru shoku nin de su
My father is a craftsman who makes furniture.
More examples
近所の職人に、壊れた椅子を直してもらいました。kin jo no shoku nin ni kowa re ta i su o nao shi te mo ra i ma shi ta
I had a local craftsman repair my broken chair.
Core concept
Refers to a person who applies deeply developed practical skill to make or repair things in a particular trade.
Common phrases
職人になるshoku nin ni na ru
become a craftsman
職人として働くshoku nin to shi te hatara ku
work as a craftsman
Similar words
熟練工jukurenkō: A skilled worker who makes or repairs things as part of a particular trade.
Definition in Japanese
特定の分野で熟練した技術を用いて物を作ったり仕上げたりする人。toku tei no bun ya de juku ren shi ta gi jutsu o mochi i te mono o tsuku tta ri shi a ge ta ri su ru hito
Word origin
職人 (shokunin) is made from 職 (shoku, "occupation") and 人 (jin, "person"), linking a person's identity with a specialized occupation.
Usage tips
- The word craftsman can describe skilled workers in modern jobs as well as people who make traditional goods by hand.
Other meanings
- artisannoun