Related words 奏そう 者しゃ 奏者 is a more formal term for an instrumental performer, often used in classical or traditional music contexts. 弾き手 is more casual and specifically implies playing a stringed or keyboard instrument.
演えん 奏そう 者しゃ 演奏者 is a general term for any musical performer. 弾き手 is narrower, focusing on the act of playing a specific instrument.
Written forms 弾ひ き 手て Usage 100%
Standard kanji spelling for a player of a stringed or keyboard instrument.
ひき 手て
Kana-mixed spelling sometimes used when the instrument is not specified or for clarity.
Etymology Formed from 弾き , the continuative form of 弾く “play an instrument,” and the agent noun 手 “performer.”
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