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達人 (たつじん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Meanings 1
noun
master ; expert ; virtuoso
Refers to a person who has reached an extremely high level of skill in a particular field, art, or craft. Often carries a nuance of deep experience and refined technique.
り
の
達たつ
人じん
で
、
どんな
場ば
所しょ
で
も
大おお
物もの
を
釣つ
り
上あ
げる
。
My grandfather is an expert angler; he catches big fish no matter the spot.
Kanji 達 accomplished, reach, arrive Similar words 名めい 人じん 名人 also means 'master' or 'expert', but often implies recognized fame or a title, especially in traditional arts and games like shogi or go. 達人 emphasizes personal mastery and skill level more broadly.
専せん 門もん 家か 専門家 is a 'specialist' or 'professional' with academic or occupational expertise, while 達人 suggests a more artisanal, practiced, or almost spiritual mastery.
Etymology Composed of 達 (たつ, 'to reach, attain') and 人 (じん, 'person'). Literally 'a person who has attained (a high level)', referring to someone who has reached mastery.
