synonym Comparative
作家
VS
著す
Differences Between "作家" and "著す"
Option A
作家
Meaning
writer, author
Reading
さっか (sakka)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は有名な作家です。
He is a famous writer.
Option B
著す
Meaning
to write, to publish, to author (a book, work)
Reading
あらわす (arawasu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は数々の文学作品を著したことで知られている。
He is known for having authored numerous literary works.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(writer, author)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 作家: 小説やエッセイ、脚本などを書く職業の人を指します。A person whose profession is writing novels, essays, scripts, etc.
- 著す: Specifically refers to writing and publishing significant literary, academic, or artistic works, such as books, theses, or musical compositions. Different from 書く (kaku - to write).
- 作家: 小説やエッセイ、脚本などを書く職業の人を指します。A person whose profession is writing novels, essays, scripts, etc.
- 著す: Specifically refers to writing and publishing significant literary, academic, or artistic works, such as books, theses, or musical compositions. Different from 書く (kaku - to write).
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