“Painter” in Japanese
Short answer
Painter in Japanese is “絵師” (eshi). Full meaning: painter, artist; illustrator.
Other ways to say “Painter” in Japanese
画家
gaka painter, artist
画人
gajin painter, artist
画工
gakou painter, artist
絵かき
ekaki painter, artist; drawing pictures, doodling, painting
舫い
moyai painter, mooring rope
画匠
gashou painter, artist
画手
gashu painter, artist
ペンキ屋
penkiya painter (of buildings, etc.)
描き手
egakite artist, painter, illustrator
書き手
kakite writer, painter, drawer, calligrapher; skilful writer, skilful painter
画伯
gahaku master painter, great artist; painter, artist
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