1.
author, writer
A person who has written a book or other written work.
著者に会いたい。
I want to meet the author.
著者紹介を読んだ。
I read the author's introduction.
この本の著者は有名な科学者だ。
The author of this book is a famous scientist.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 著者: Author (of books, academic works)
- 作者: Author, creator (of literary works, manga, plays)
- 作家: Writer, novelist (professional title)
- 筆者: Writer (of the text you're reading, often essays/articles)
USAGE NOTE:
著者 is commonly used in academic or formal contexts, while 作者 is broader and includes creative works.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 著者紹介 (author introduction/bio)
- 著者名 (author's name)