Japanese dictionary
How to say "player" in Japanese
選手せんしゅ · 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
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 選手せんしゅ · senshu | Player; athlete. |
| プレーヤーぷれーやー · purēyā | Player (game; music device). |
| 演奏者えんそうしゃ · ensōsha | Player (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
- 好きな野球選手はだれですか。Suki na yakyū senshu wa dare desu ka.Who's your favorite baseball player?
- 彼はサッカーの選手でした。Kare wa sakkā no senshu deshita.He was a soccer player.
- バイオリンの演奏者がすばらしかったです。Baiorin no ensōsha ga subarashikatta desu.The violin player was wonderful.
- このゲームは四人のプレーヤーで遊べます。Kono gēmu wa yonin no purēyā de asobemasu.This game can be played by four players.
- 日本の選手が金メダルを取りました。Nihon no senshu ga kin medaru o torimashita.A Japanese athlete won a gold medal.
- 彼はチームワークを大切にする人です。Kare wa chīmuwāku o taisetsu ni suru hito desu.He's a real team player.
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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