Translation guide
A mason is a skilled worker who builds with stone, brick, or concrete. In Japanese, the term depends on the material and context, with 石工 (stone mason) being the most direct equivalent.
A person who cuts, shapes, and builds with stone.
The standard term for a stone mason. Can also be read せっこう in formal contexts.
He is a skilled mason.
Literally 'stone shop' or 'stone worker', often used for someone who works with stone, including masons, but can also refer to a stone dealer.
I ordered a gravestone from the mason.
A person who builds with bricks.
A construction worker who does masonry work, not limited to stone.
A plasterer or mason who works with mortar, concrete, and finishing. Often used for someone who does wall finishing, but can encompass masonry.
The mason finished the concrete wall.
Literally 'stone stacking craftsman', used for someone who builds stone walls or structures.
A member of the Freemasons fraternal organization.
The direct loanword for Freemason. Use this when referring to the organization.
He is a member of the Freemasons.
The English word 'mason' is broad. In Japanese, you must specify the material or context. Using 石工 for a brick mason may cause confusion.
石工 (いしく) specifically refers to stone working, while 左官 (さかん) is a broader term for plastering and masonry finishing. Use 石工 for traditional stone cutting and building, and 左官 for modern construction involving mortar and concrete.
The mason is restoring the castle walls.