陶芸家(とうげいか)

とうげいか
noun
ceramist; potter; ceramic artist
1. ceramist; potter; ceramic artist
A person who creates pottery or ceramic art as a profession or serious pursuit. Implies artistic skill and craftsmanship.
有名(ゆうめい)な陶芸家(とうげいか)の作品(さくひん)。
The work of a famous ceramic artist.
彼(かれ)は退職後(たいしょくご)に陶芸家(とうげいか)になった。
He became a potter after retiring.
人間国宝(にんげんこくほう)に認定(にんてい)された陶芸家(とうげいか)の個展(こてん)が開(ひら)かれている。
An exhibition by a ceramist designated as a Living National Treasure is being held.

Composed of 陶芸(とうげい) (ceramic art, pottery) + 家(か) (professional, -ist). Refers specifically to someone who practices pottery as an art form, not just a hobbyist.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 陶芸家(とうげいか)の作品(さくひん): a ceramist's work
  • 陶芸家(とうげいか)を目指(めざ)す: to aspire to be a potter
  • 若手(わかて)陶芸家(とうげいか): young ceramic artist

CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan has a long and revered tradition of ceramic art. Some 陶芸家(とうげいか) are designated 人間国宝(にんげんこくほう) (Living National Treasures) for their exceptional skill. Major pottery traditions include 有田焼(ありたやき) (Arita ware), 備前焼(びぜんやき) (Bizen ware), and 萩焼(はぎやき) (Hagi ware).

RELATED TERMS:

  • 陶芸(とうげい): ceramic art, pottery (the craft itself)
  • 窯元(かまもと): kiln, pottery workshop
  • 陶器(とうき): pottery, earthenware
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