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How do you say "artist" in Japanese?
アーティスト
aateisuto
In Japanese, "artist" is アーティスト (aateisuto).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce aa-tei-su-to, four syllables borrowed from English, with a long aa held at the very start.
Writing and usage
アーティスト is written using katakana. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
アーティストは明るい壁画を描きました。
aateisuto ha akarui hekiga wo egaki mashita.
The artist painted a bright mural.
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How to remember アーティスト
Aateisuto is 'artist' filtered through Japanese sound rules - hold that opening aa like admiring a painting.
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Questions about アーティスト
How do you pronounce アーティスト?
Pronounce aa-tei-su-to, four syllables borrowed from English, with a long aa held at the very start.
Is アーティスト formal or casual?
アーティスト is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is アーティスト written in Japanese?
アーティスト is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as aateisuto.
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