文ぶん士し

noun

man of letters; literary man; writer

Refers to a person engaged in literary pursuits, often with a somewhat classical or refined connotation. In modern usage, it can sound slightly formal or old-fashioned compared to 作家 or 小説家.

• 彼かれは当とう代だいきっての文ぶん士しとして知しられている。

  He is known as one of the leading literary figures of our time.

• その文ぶん士しは多おおくの随ずい筆ひつを残のこした。

  That man of letters left behind many essays.