Translation guide
The English word 'weaver' can refer to a person who weaves cloth, a type of bird, or a type of spider. This guide focuses on the most common meaning for learners: a person who weaves.
weaver (person)
weaver (bird)
weaver (spider)
Referring to a person whose occupation or craft is weaving fabric.
General term for a weaver, emphasizing the act of weaving. Suitable for both traditional and modern contexts.
She is a skilled weaver.
More traditional or formal term, often used for artisans specializing in woven textiles.
The weaver weaves beautiful silk cloth.
Literally 'loom weaver', often used for someone who operates a loom, especially in traditional settings.
The sound of the weaver's loom echoed in the workshop.
A technical or industrial term for a weaver, often used in factory contexts.
The weaver operates the latest loom.
Referring to the bird species known for weaving intricate nests.
Standard Japanese term for weaverbirds, literally 'loom-weaving bird'.
Weaverbirds build intricate nests.
Referring to spiders that spin orb-shaped webs.
While 'weaver' can refer to spiders in English, Japanese typically uses specific spider names like コガネグモ or オニグモ. The literal translation 織り手 is not used for spiders.
Orb-weaver spiders are nocturnal.