“Player” in Japanese
Short answer
Player in Japanese is “選手” (senshu). Full meaning: player (of a sport), athlete, team member.
Other ways to say “Player” in Japanese
プレイヤー
pureeyaa player
対局者
taikyokusha player (of go, shogi, etc.)
せんしゅ
senshu player (of a sport), athlete, team member
奏者
sousha instrumentalist, player
俳優
haiyuu actor, actress, player, performer
演奏者
ensousha performer, player
吹き
fuki blowing (e.g. of the wind); playing (a wind instrument), player (e.g. clarinet); (pair of) bellows
参加者
sankasha participant, entrant, player, competitor
競技者
kyougisha competitor, contestant, player, athlete
ぶき
buki blowing (e.g. of the wind); playing (a wind instrument), player (e.g. clarinet); (pair of) bellows
わざおぎ
wazaogi actor, actress, player, performer
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