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How to say "player" in Japanese

せんしゅ · senshu

A sports "player" in Japanese is 選手 (senshu). A music performer is 演奏者 (ensōsha). In games and devices, プレーヤー is used.

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Ways to say "player" in Japanese

JapaneseWhen to use it
せんしゅ · senshuPlayer; athlete.
ぷれーやー · purēyāPlayer (game; music device).
えんそうしゃ · ensōshaPlayer (music performer).

How to use it

Baseball player is 野球選手 (yakyū senshu).

A team player at work might be described as チームワークを大切にする人.

Example sentences

Kanji in this word

Questions

How do you say "athlete" in Japanese?

Say 選手 (senshu), or スポーツ選手 (supōtsu senshu).

How do you describe a team player in Japanese?

Say チームワークを大切にする人 (a person who values teamwork) or 協調性がある (kyōchōsei ga aru).

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