ゲーマー

げーまー
noun
gamer
1. gamer, video game enthusiast
A person who plays video games regularly and enthusiastically, especially as a hobby or profession.
(かれ)子供(こども)(ころ)からゲーマーだ。
He's been a gamer since childhood.
プロゲーマーになるのが(ゆめ)だ。
My dream is to become a professional gamer.
ゲーマー()けの商品(しょうひん)()えている。
Products aimed at gamers are increasing.

LOANWORD: From English "gamer."

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • プロゲーマー (professional gamer)
  • ゲーマー()け (for gamers, gamer-oriented)
  • ライトゲーマー (casual gamer)
  • ヘビーゲーマー/コアゲーマー (hardcore gamer)

MODERN USAGE:
With the rise of esports, being a ゲーマー has become more respected as a profession. プロゲーマー now compete in tournaments and can earn significant income.

RELATED TERMS:

  • eスポーツ (esports)
  • ゲーム実況(じっきょう) (game streaming/Let's Play)
  • ストリーマー (streamer)
  • ゲーム配信(はいしん) (game broadcast)