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synonym Comparative
専門家
VS
識者

Differences Between "専門家" and "識者"

Option A
専門家
Meaning
specialist, expert
Reading
せんもんか (senmonka)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はITの専門家なので、何でも知っています。
He is an IT specialist, so he knows everything.
Option B
識者
Meaning
expert, well-informed person, intellectual
Reading
しきしゃ (shikisha)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その問題について識者の意見を求める。
We seek the opinions of experts on that issue.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(specialist, expert)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 専門家: 特定の分野で深い知識や技術を持つ人を指します。専門分野を示す名詞に「の」をつけて「〜の専門家」と使うことが多いです。/ Refers to a person with deep knowledge or skill in a specific field. Often used with a field name + の専門家.
- 識者: Refers to a person with extensive knowledge, experience, or insight in a particular field, often consulted for their opinions or advice. More formal than 専門家 (senmonka) in some contexts.
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