Japanese

さくしゃ
Meaning: author; writer; creator
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

作
者

Example sentences

The author of this novel is my friend's father.
その小説のモデルは、作者の友人だそうです。
The model for that novel is said to be the author's friend.
この一冊に作者の思いが凝縮されている
The author's thoughts are condensed in this one book.
この傑作は、作者の死によって未完成のまま残された。
This masterpiece was left unfinished due to the author's death.
この詩は作者の心象風景を描いている。
This poem depicts the author's mental landscape.
この古文書の作者は未詳だ。
The author of this ancient document is unknown.

Usage Notes

Refers to the person who created a piece of art, literature, or music.

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