Translation guide
A person who practices the sport of fencing, or a person who builds fences.
A person who participates in the sport of fencing.
Standard term for a competitive fencer.
彼はオリンピックのフェンシング選手です。
He is an Olympic fencer.
Literally 'swordsman', can refer to a fencer in a historical or dramatic context, but less specific to the modern sport.
Loanword from English, sometimes used in Japanese fencing circles but less common than フェンシング選手.
彼は熱心なフェンサーだ。
He is an enthusiastic fencer.
A person who builds or repairs fences.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'person who makes fences'. There is no single common word for this occupation.
フェンスを作る人を探しています。
I'm looking for a fencer (someone to build a fence).
Do not use フェンサー for a fence builder; it only refers to the sport. For construction, use a descriptive phrase.
In the movie, he played the role of a fencer.
Literally 'fence craftsman', implies skilled work.
彼は腕のいいフェンス職人です。
He is a skilled fencer (fence builder).