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enthusiast; lover of; aficionado
A person who has a deep appreciation or fondness for a particular thing, hobby, or field. More refined and formal than ファン or マニア.
Usage
愛好家 is a suffix-like noun that attaches to the object of enthusiasm. It carries a respectable, cultured nuance — suggesting genuine appreciation rather than obsession.
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ファン (fan)
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マニア (mania, obsessive fan)
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収集家 (collector)
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コレクター (collector)
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趣味人 (hobbyist)
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愛好者 (enthusiast)