作家
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who writes professionally, such as authors, writers, or novelists. Can be used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『小説作家』 (shousetsu sakka, 'novelist').
Theme
At a bookstore, User and their friend Aiko are browsing the fiction section, talking about favorite authors and writing styles.
作家
さっか
author / writer / novelist
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'sock' (sounds like 'sakka') with a pen sticking out — it's a writer's sock! 'Sock-a' → 作家 (sakka, 'author').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『作家』 (sakka, 'author') is a respected profession, often associated with literary figures like 『村上春樹』 (Murakami Haruki, 'Haruki Murakami'). Many authors gain fame through novels, manga scripts, or essays.
Forms
Base: 作家Base noun form. Refers to a person who writes professionally, such as authors, writers, or novelists. Can be used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『小説作家』 (shousetsu sakka, 'novelist').