1.
enthusiast; person who loves and pursues a particular interest
A person with a strong fondness for and interest in a particular activity, art form, or subject. More formal than ファン; often implies active participation rather than passive appreciation.
音楽愛好者が集まるコンサートだ。
It's a concert where music enthusiasts gather.
鉄道愛好者の間では「乗り鉄」が人気だ。
Among train enthusiasts, 'riding the rails' (collecting train rides) is popular.
彼はウイスキー愛好者で、世界中の蒸留所を訪れている。
He is a whisky aficionado and has visited distilleries all over the world.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 愛好家: enthusiast — nearly synonymous; 愛好家 is slightly more formal and often used in printed media
- {マニア}: obsessive enthusiast, niche fanatic; implies a deeper (sometimes excessive) obsession
- ファン: fan — broader, less formal; often passive admirer
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ～愛好者: [topic] enthusiast (e.g., 音楽愛好者, 囲碁愛好者)
- 愛好者団体: enthusiast organization