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.
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.
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.
Do not use フェンサー for a fence builder; it only refers to the sport. For construction, use a descriptive phrase.
映画の中で、彼は剣士の役を演じた。
In the movie, he played the role of a fencer.
I'm looking for a fencer (someone to build a fence).
Literally 'fence craftsman', implies skilled work.
He is a skilled fencer (fence builder).