〜家(か)

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suffix
expert; professional; -ist (suffix)
1. expert; professional; -ist
Suffix attached to a noun to form a word for a person who specializes in or is committed to that field. Equivalent to English -ist, -ian, or 'expert in'.
父(ちち)は芸術(げいじゅつ)家(か)だ。
My father is an artist.
彼(かれ)は思想(しそう)家(か)として知(し)られている。
He is known as a thinker.
有名(ゆうめい)な建築(けんちく)家(か)が設計(せっけい)したビルだ。
It's a building designed by a famous architect.

Attaches to a noun (typically the field of activity) to name a person who professionally or seriously pursues it. Carries some weight — implies expertise or dedication, not casual involvement.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 芸術(げいじゅつ)家(か): artist
  • 音楽(おんがく)家(か): musician
  • 作(さっ)家(か): writer; novelist
  • 画(が)家(か): painter
  • 政治(せいじ)家(か): politician
  • 建築(けんちく)家(か): architect
  • 思想(しそう)家(か): thinker; philosopher
  • 専門(せんもん)家(か): specialist; expert

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 〜者(しゃ): -er; person who does — neutral, broader; covers occupations without expertise connotation (記(き)者(しゃ) reporter)
  • 〜士(し): -ist; certified professional — implies a formal qualification (弁護(べんご)士(し) lawyer)
  • 〜人(じん): -ese; -ian — nationality or general type (日本(にほん)人(じん) Japanese person)
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