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playwright in Japanese

playwright in Japanese is 劇作家, 脚本家 — playwright means a person who writes plays for the theatre.

playwright in Japanese

劇作家
noun
Pronounced: gekisakka
A writer and creator of theatrical plays.
脚本家
noun
Pronounced: kyakuhonka
A writer and creator of theatrical plays.

What does "playwright" mean?

  1. noun A person who writes plays for the theatre.
    "Shakespeare remains the most famous playwright in the English language."
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playwright in a sentence

  • Shakespeare remains the most famous playwright in the English language.
  • The playwright attended opening night of her new drama.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "playwright" in Japanese?

"playwright" in Japanese is 劇作家, 脚本家. playwright means: A person who writes plays for the theatre.

How do you pronounce 劇作家?

"playwright" in Japanese is 劇作家, pronounced "gekisakka".

How do you use "playwright" in a sentence?

Example: "Shakespeare remains the most famous playwright in the English language." In Japanese, "playwright" is 劇作家, 脚本家.

Are there other ways to say "playwright" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "playwright": 劇作家, 脚本家.

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