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大工 (noun)

A professional carpenter who specializes in building and repairing wooden structures, particularly houses. In Japan, this word specifically evokes the image of a skilled artisan who works with traditional wood joinery.

💬 Example

"大工仕事です。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'DAI-amond' (Great) being worked on by a 'KU-man' (Craftsman). A Great Craftsman is a Daiku.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
職人 建築作業員 木工家 工匠 棟梁
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'Daiku' for a furniture maker. → 家具職人 (Kagu-shokunin)

Saying 'Daiku ni naru' to mean 'go to university'. → 大学に行く (Daigaku ni iku)

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