lyricist; songwriter
A person who writes lyrics for songs. Often used in the music industry to distinguish from the composer (作曲家).
She is a famous lyricist.
作詞家としてデビューしてから、多くのヒット曲を生み出した。
Since debuting as a lyricist, he has produced many hit songs.
Compound of 作詞 (sakushi, 'lyric writing') + 家 (ka, 'person who does something professionally').