Translation of Japanese word "政治家" to English
政治家
せいじか
[seijika]
IPA: /seːdʑika/
Meaning
NounOne engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.
How to use
政治家 (seijika) — 'politician'. 政治 (seiji) — politics. 国会議員 (kokkai giin) — member of parliament.
🇬🇧 English
politician
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 政治家
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せいじか
Romaji Transcription: seijika
Example Sentences
彼は有名な政治家です。
かれはゆうめいな せいじか です。
He is a famous politician.
政治家は国民のために働きます。
せいじか は こくみん の ために はたらきます。
The politician works for the nation.
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Common phrases
- 若手政治家— young politician
- 政治家の発言— politician's statement
- 野党の政治家— opposition politician
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Frequency rank: #475 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "政治家" mean?▼
The Japanese word "政治家" means "politician" in English.
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The word "政治家" is read as "せいじか" (seijika). 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: "Refers to a person involved in politics.".
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