Japanese word

達人

Pronunciation

Romajitatsujin

Meaning

  • nounexpert

Example

彼は料理の達人です。kare wa ryō ri no tatsu jin de su

He is an expert at cooking.

Illustration for 達人 (expert)

More examples

その達人は難しい技を簡単に見せます。so no tatsu jin wa muzuka shi i waza o kan tan ni mi se ma su

That expert makes difficult techniques look easy.

Core concept

Refers to a person who has developed outstanding ability through extensive knowledge, practice, or experience.

Common phrases

  • 達人から学ぶtatsu jin ka ra mana bu

    learn from an expert

  • 達人の域tatsu jin no iki

    the level of a master

Similar words

名人meijin: A person recognized for exceptional skill in a particular field.
熟練者jukurensha: A person who performs a task skillfully through practice and experience.
専門家senmonka: A person with specialized knowledge and skill in a particular field.
玄人kurōto: A person with professional knowledge and skill in a field.

Definition in Japanese

ある技芸や分野に特に熟達した人。a ru gi gei ya bun ya ni toku ni juku tatsu shi ta hito

Word origin

The compound 達人 (tatsujin) joins 達 (tatsu, "reach") with 人 (jin, "person"), giving the sense of a person who has reached a high level.

Usage tips

  • In conversational Japanese, 達人 (tatsujin) can praise someone for an unusually high level of ability while retaining a warm or playful tone.

Other meanings

  • masternoun

Opposites

  • 素人shirōtoamateurnoun

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