1.
player; participant; competitor
A person who takes part in a game, sport, or activity. Borrowed from English 'player.'
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
Similar words
選手 is the standard Japanese word for a sports player or athlete and is more commonly used in formal contexts.
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選手 (player, athlete)