1.
literary master, great author
A writer of exceptional talent and lasting influence. Used to describe authors whose works have become part of the literary canon.
夏目漱石は日本の文豪だ。
Natsume Soseki is a great Japanese author.
文豪たちが愛した旅館を訪ねた。
I visited the inn that was loved by the literary masters.
この町には明治時代の文豪ゆかりの地が数多く残っている。
In this town, many sites associated with Meiji-era literary masters still remain.
USAGE:
A respectful title used for established, canonical writers. In Japan, often applied to Meiji- and Taisho-era novelists such as 夏目漱石, 太宰治, 芥川龍之介, and 森鷗外. Not typically used for living authors.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 日本の文豪: great Japanese author
- 文豪の作品: works of a literary master
- 文豪ゆかりの地: places associated with a literary master
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 作家: writer, author (general, neutral)
- 小説家: novelist (neutral)
Related Words
Related:
文芸 (literary art)