1.
hobbyist; enthusiast; person of refined tastes
A person who cultivates hobbies or cultural interests with genuine passion and appreciation, often implying good taste and a well-rounded lifestyle.
彼は多趣味な趣味人だ。
He is a hobbyist with many interests.
趣味人が集まるイベントに参加した。
I participated in an event where hobbyists gathered.
祖父は茶道や陶芸を楽しむ趣味人で、退職後の生活を満喫している。
My grandfather is a man of refined tastes who enjoys tea ceremony and pottery, fully savoring his retirement.
A compound of 趣味 (hobby; taste) and 人 (person). Carries a positive connotation — it suggests someone who enriches their life through cultural pursuits and hobbies, not merely someone who has a pastime. Often used to describe people who have developed refined aesthetic sensibilities.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 趣味人の集い: gathering of hobbyists
- 真の趣味人: a true connoisseur
- 趣味人として知られる: known as a person of refined tastes
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 愛好家: enthusiast; aficionado — emphasizes devotion to a specific interest
- マニア: enthusiast; geek — loanword, sometimes implies obsessive dedication
- 通: connoisseur; expert — implies deep knowledge in a particular field