Japanese

きしゃ
Meaning: reporter; journalist
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

記
者

Example sentences

He works as a newspaper reporter.
その会議には何人の記者が集まったのですか?
How many reporters gathered at that meeting?
会議には何人かの記者が集まっていた。
Several reporters were gathered at the meeting.
記者が有名な俳優を取り囲んだ。
Reporters surrounded the famous actor.
記者は事件の現場で取材を行った。
The reporter conducted news coverage at the scene of the incident.
この会議には十数人の記者が集まった。
Ten-odd reporters gathered for this meeting.
記者は大臣に詰め寄った。
The reporter pressed the minister for answers.
記者は大臣に矢継ぎ早に質問を浴びせた。
The reporters showered the minister with a barrage of questions.
記者は長年の調査の末、ついに汚職事件の真相を暴いた。
After years of investigation, the reporter finally exposed the truth of the corruption case.
首相は記者との会見で、新しい計画について語った。
The Prime Minister spoke about a new plan at a press conference with reporters.

Usage Notes

A person who collects information and writes reports for news organizations.

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