Translation of Japanese word "作家" to English
作家
さっか
[sakka]
IPA: /sakka/
Meaning
NounA person who writes, or produces literary work; an author can refer to themselves as "the writer".
How to use
作家 (sakka) — 'writer / author / novelist'. 小説家 (shousetsuka) — novelist. 絵本作家 — children's book author.
🇬🇧 English
writer / author
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 作家
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さっか
Romaji Transcription: sakka
Example Sentences
私子はパイショナを为した。
私子はパイショナを为した。
A writer is someone who writes books.
私子ではパイショナを为した。
私子ではパイショナを为した。
A writer is someone who writes books.
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Common phrases
- 新人作家— new writer
- 作家の執筆— writer's writing
- お気に入りの作家— favorite author
Frequency rank: #472 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "作家" mean?▼
The Japanese word "作家" means "writer / author" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "作家"?▼
The word "作家" is read as "さっか" (sakka). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A writer or author is someone who writes books, stories, or articles.".
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