also: プレーヤー · プレイヤ · プレーヤ
noun
Refers to a participant in a game, sport, or performance; also used for media playback devices. The exact meaning depends on context.
彼はプロのサッカープレイヤーです。
He is a professional soccer player.
新しい音楽プレイヤーを買った。
I bought a new music player.
Most common modern spelling, especially in gaming and media contexts.
Alternate spelling with long vowel mark; also widely used, especially in older or formal contexts.
Search-only kana form without the long vowel mark; not a standard written form.
Borrowed from English 'player'.