Japanese

がか
Meaning: painter; artist
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

画
家

Example sentences

He wants to become a famous painter.
この画家は、独特な手法で風景を描いている。
This painter draws landscapes with a unique technique.
多くの画家が聖母マリアを題材に絵を描いた。
Many painters have used the Virgin Mary as a subject for their paintings.
美術館では、有名な画家の作品が多数展示されている。
Many works by famous painters are on display at the art museum.
かつては無名の芸術家だった彼も、今や世界的に有名な画家だ。
He was once an unknown artist, but now he is a world-famous painter.
彼は独自の画風で高名な画家だ。
He is a renowned painter known for his unique style.
その画家は独自の技法を駆使して、幻想的な風景を描き出した。
The painter made full use of his own unique techniques to create a fantastical landscape.
この小説の挿絵は、有名な画家によって描かれた。
The illustrations in this novel were drawn by a famous artist.
画家は下絵に鮮やかな彩色を施した
The artist applied vivid coloring to the sketch.
浮世絵はフランスの印象派の画家に大きな影響を与えた。
Ukiyo-e had a big influence on French impressionist painters.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who creates paintings as a profession or serious pursuit.

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