Japanese

しゃ
Meaning: person; one who
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

者

Example sentences

The winner and the loser were decided.
救助隊が遭難者の捜索を開始した。
The rescue team began the search for the missing person.
有資格者が不足しているため、募集を拡大した。
Due to a shortage of qualified personnel, the recruitment was expanded.
遠方からの来訪者を、家族全員で温かく迎えた。
The whole family gave a warm welcome to the visitor from afar.
第一走者が懸命に走っている。
The first runner is running as hard as they can.
その会議には、著名な科学者である山田女史も出席していた
Ms. Yamada, a renowned scientist, was also in attendance at the conference.
彼は世界的に著名な科学者です。
He is a world-famous scientist.
警察はスピード違反者を次々と検挙している。
The police are arresting speeding violators one after another.
結婚式には近親者のみが出席した。
Only close relatives attended the wedding.
旅行者は税関で申告します。
Travelers declare at customs.

Usage Notes

Often used as a suffix in compounds to describe a person with a specific role or quality.

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