also: マスタ
noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
master a skill; learn thoroughly
Used as マスターする for acquiring a skill, technique, operation, language point, or procedure well enough to use it confidently.
彼女は半年で基本操作をマスターした。
She mastered the basic operations in six months.
noun
Often refers to the proprietor or familiar male manager of a bar, cafe, or small shop; バーのマスター and 喫茶店のマスター are common collocations.
バーのマスターが常連に声をかけた。
The bar owner called out to a regular customer.
noun
A role name for someone who heads or manages a group, especially in compounds or settings influenced by English, games, or organizations.
ギルドのマスターが新しい規則を決めた。
The guild master decided on new rules.
noun
master's degree; Master of Arts or Science
Academic use corresponding to a master's qualification or title, often in contexts like マスターを取る or names such as Master of Arts/Science.
彼女は海外の大学でマスターを取った。
She earned a master's degree at a university overseas.
noun
master recording; original recording
Audio, video, or production use for the master copy from which later copies or releases are made.
録音後、エンジニアがアルバムのマスターを作成した。
After recording, the engineer created the album master.
noun
master device; controlling unit
Technical use for the device or unit that controls another device; contrasted with スレーブ.
See also: スレーブ
この装置をマスターに設定し、もう一台をスレーブにする。
Set this device as the master and make the other one the slave.
noun
master data; master file; master table
Data-management use for core reference data, often appearing in compounds such as 顧客マスター, 商品マスター, or the shorter technical spelling マスタ.
商品マスタを更新する前にバックアップを取った。
I made a backup before updating the product master data.