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達人 (たつじん, tatsujin) Japanese meaning: master | Kotomora
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たつ
人じん
だ
。
He is a master of the tea ceremony.
My grandfather is an expert angler; he catches big fish no matter the spot.
Usage patterns 〈 事こと 〉 の 達たつ 人じん a master of ~
He is a master of cooking.
〈 事こと 〉 の 達たつ 人じん と 呼よ ばれる to be called a master of ~
She is called a master of calligraphy.
達たつ 人じん になる to become a master
After years of practice, he became a master fisherman.
Kanji 達 accomplished, reach, arrive Related words· 9 名人 often implies public recognition or an official title (as in shogi or go), while 達人 focuses on the individual's personal level of mastery regardless of fame.
巨匠 is reserved for towering masters of art, film, or literature, whereas 達人 can describe mastery in any skill, including everyday or physical pursuits.
玄人 simply means a seasoned professional as opposed to an amateur, while 達人 stresses an exceptionally high, almost legendary level of skill.
専門家 is a credentialed specialist valued for knowledge, while 達人 is valued for hands-on skill and refined technique honed through practice.
Show 5 more 達人 describes a person who has already become a master of a skill, while マスターする is the verb used for the act of mastering it.
達人 is the standard modern noun for a master or expert, while 達者 used as a noun for this meaning is rarer and old-fashioned.
達人 conveys a deep, almost philosophical mastery, whereas 名手 is used more for practical excellence in performance, sports, or technique.
達人 suggests a master who has attained great skill through long practice, often in traditional arts, whereas エキスパート focuses on professional or technical expertise.
Etymology Composed of 達 (たつ, 'to reach, attain') and 人 (じん, 'person'). Literally 'a person who has attained (a high level)', referring to someone who has reached mastery.
達人 highlights exceptional technical skill or mastery, while 大家 stresses recognized authority and reputation in a field.
