記者
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Noun meaning 'reporter' or 'journalist'. Used to refer to someone who gathers and reports news. Example: 『あの人は記者です』 (ano hito wa kisha desu, 'That person is a reporter').
Theme
At a community event, User meets Hiroshi, a local news reporter, and discusses journalism and current events.
記者
きしゃ
reporter
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'kisha' (記者, kisha) as a 'key sharer' — reporters share key information with the public. 'Key sharer' → 記者 (kisha, 'reporter').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『記者』 (kisha, 'reporter') often work for newspapers, TV stations, or online media. They are known for their diligence in covering news, and press clubs called 『記者クラブ』 (kisha kurabu, 'press clubs') are common in government and corporate settings.
Forms
Base: 記者Noun meaning 'reporter' or 'journalist'. Used to refer to someone who gathers and reports news. Example: 『あの人は記者です』 (ano hito wa kisha desu, 'That person is a reporter').