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マスター

also: マスタ

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Meanings

1

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.

2

noun

owner; manager; barkeeper

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.

3

noun

leader; chief; head

A role name for someone who heads or manages a group, especially in compounds or settings influenced by English, games, or organizations.

4

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.

5

noun

master recording; original recording

Audio, video, or production use for the master copy from which later copies or releases are made.

6

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

7

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.

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