画家
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Base noun form. Refers to an artist who paints pictures, such as in oil, watercolor, or traditional Japanese styles. Example: 『彼は画家です』 (kare wa gaka desu, 'He is a painter').
Theme
At an art gallery, User and their colleague Ken are admiring paintings and talking about the artists.
画家
がか
painter
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of a 'guy' who paints pictures — a painter. 'Guy' sounds like 『画家』 (gaka, 'painter').
Cultural Note
『画家』 (gaka, 'painter') is a respected profession in Japan, with famous artists like Hokusai known for ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Painting is often taught in schools and celebrated in museums.
Forms
Base: 画家Base noun form. Refers to an artist who paints pictures, such as in oil, watercolor, or traditional Japanese styles. Example: 『彼は画家です』 (kare wa gaka desu, 'He is a painter').