1.
creator; creative artist; originator of creative work
A person who creates original works, particularly in literature, art, music, or other creative fields. Emphasizes the act of original creation rather than mere production.
Composed of 創作 (creative work; creation) + 者 (person). The emphasis is on originality and creative imagination, distinguishing it from words like 製作者 (producer/manufacturer).
Common collocations
- 若手創作者: young creator
- 創作者の権利: creator's rights
- 創作者支援: support for creators
- 創作者側: from the creator's perspective
Similar words
- 作者: author; writer — focuses on a specific finished work
- 製作者: producer; manufacturer — emphasizes the production process rather than creative originality
- クリエイター: creator — the English loanword, commonly used in digital and media industries
- 作家: writer; novelist — specifically a professional writer of literature