Translation of Japanese word "画家" to English
画家
がか
[gaka]
IPA: /gaka/
Meaning
NounAn artist who paints pictures.
How to use
画家 (gaka) — 'painter / artist'. 有名な画家 — famous painter. 日本画家 — traditional Japanese style painter.
🇬🇧 English
painter / artist
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 画家
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): がか
Romaji Transcription: gaka
Example Sentences
画家は絵を描きます。
がかはえをかきます。
The painter draws a picture.
画家の作品は美しいです。
がかのさくひんはうつくしいです。
The painter's work is beautiful.
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Common phrases
- 天才画家— genius painter
- 画가의個展— painter's solo exhibition
- 無名の画家— unknown artist
Frequency rank: #473 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "画家" means "painter / artist" in English.
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