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作家
sakka
Description
「作家」は、小説やエッセイなどを書く仕事をしている人のことです。
"作家" refers to a person whose job is writing novels, essays, and the like.
有名な作家の本は、たくさんの人に読まれます。
Books by famous 作家 are read by many people.
Meanings
作家sakka
writer, author, novelist
彼女は人気のある作家です。
She is a popular writer.
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Notes
- Etymology
作 (make, create) + 家 (person/expert), literally 'a person who creates works.'
- Nuance
作家 usually means a professional writer, especially of novels; 著者 means the author of a specific book.
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