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.
彼は子供の頃からゲーマーだ。
He's been a gamer since childhood.
プロゲーマーになるのが夢だ。
My dream is to become a professional gamer.
ゲーマー向けの商品が増えている。
Products aimed at gamers are increasing.
LOANWORD: From English "gamer."
COMMON PATTERNS:
- プロゲーマー (professional gamer)
- ゲーマー向け (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 (game streaming/Let's Play)
- ストリーマー (streamer)
- ゲーム配信 (game broadcast)