〜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.

Compounds

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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