エッセイスト
Meanings
1
A writer of essays, typically personal or literary non-fiction. Used as a neutral, common noun.
She is a famous essayist and writes a column for the newspaper every week.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉はエッセイストとして活動するto work/be active as an essayist
She quit her company job and now works as an essayist.
- 〈人〉はエッセイストになるto become an essayist
He became an essayist, fulfilling a long-held dream.
- 〈人〉はエッセイストとして知られているto be known as an essayist
She is known as an essayist with a sharp perspective.