Japanese word

芸術家

Pronunciation

Romajigeijutsuka

Meaning

  • nounartist

Example

姉は芸術家です。ane wa gei jutsu ka de su

My older sister is an artist.

Illustration for 芸術家 (artist)

More examples

その芸術家は子どもたちに絵の描き方を教えています。so no gei jutsu ka wa ko do mo ta chi ni e no ega ki kata o oshi e te i ma su

The artist teaches children how to draw.

Core concept

Refers to a person who gives artistic form to ideas, feelings, or observations through creative work.

Common phrases

  • 有名な芸術家yū mei na gei jutsu ka

    famous artist

  • 芸術家になるgei jutsu ka ni na ru

    become an artist

  • 芸術家の作品gei jutsu ka no saku hin

    an artist's work

Similar words

画家gaka: A person whose creative work consists mainly of paintings.
美術家bijutsuka: A person who works creatively in fields such as painting, sculpture, or design.
アーティストātisuto: A person who makes or presents creative work in art, music, or performance.

Definition in Japanese

芸術に携わり、作品を創作する人。gei jutsu ni tazusa wa ri saku hin o sō saku su ru hito

Word origin

In 芸術家 (geijutsuka, "artist"), 芸 (gei) means "art," 術 (jutsu) means "technique," and 家 (ka) means a "specialist" in a field.

Usage tips

  • In English, artist can describe a musician or actor as well as a painter, so its range is wider than visual art alone.

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