プレイヤー

ぷれいやー
noun
player
entertainmenttechnology
1. player; participant; competitor
A person who takes part in a game, sport, or activity. Borrowed from English 'player.'
優秀(ゆうしゅう)なプレイヤーだ。
That's an excellent player.
The team has a lineup of experienced players.
World-class players gathered for the tournament.
2. player; playback device
A device used to play back recorded media such as music, video, or other content.
I listen to music on a CD player.
DVDプレイヤー(こわ)れてしまった。
The DVD player broke.
The latest media players support various formats.

Usage

プレイヤー has two main uses: a person who plays (sports, games) and a device that plays media. The spelling プレーヤー is also common.

Common collocations

  • トッププレイヤー (top player)
  • CDプレイヤー (CD player)
  • DVDプレイヤー (DVD player)
  • メディアプレイヤー (media player)

Similar words

選手(せんしゅ) is the standard Japanese word for a sports player or athlete and is more commonly used in formal contexts.