noun
Japanologist; Japan scholar
An academic expert in Japanese studies, covering fields such as language, literature, history, and culture.
彼は著名な日本学者で、特に江戸時代の文学を研究している。
He is a prominent Japanologist, specializing in Edo-period literature.
Compound of 日本 (Japan) + 学者 (scholar). The reading にほんがくしゃ follows standard on'yomi readings.