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作曲家 (noun)

A person who writes music.

💬 Example

"ベートーベンは有名な作曲家でした。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Sakkyoku-ka'. 'Sakkyoku' sounds a bit like 'sack a book' - imagine a composer frantically trying to sack all t...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing 作曲家 (composer) with 演奏者 (performer). → 作曲家 creates music; 演奏者 performs it.

Mispronouncing the 'kyu' sound. → The 'kyu' in 作曲家 (sakkyokuka) is a contracted sound.

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