ギャンブラー
Meanings
1
A person who gambles, often with a connotation of a habitual or professional risk-taker. The English loanword carries a slightly more stylish or Western image compared to native terms like 博徒.
He is a born gambler.
That gambler lost a fortune in one night.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉はギャンブラーになるfor someone to become a gambler
He quit his job and became a gambler.
- プロのギャンブラーa professional gambler
She is a professional gambler who makes a living playing card games.