“Playwright” in Japanese
Short answer
Playwright in Japanese is “劇作家” (gekisakka). Full meaning: playwright, dramatist.
Other ways to say “Playwright” in Japanese
脚本家
kyakuhonka scriptwriter, playwright, scenario writer
作者
sakusha creator (of a work), author, writer, artist, composer, playwright, dramatist
さくしゃ
sakusha creator (of a work), author, writer, artist, composer, playwright, dramatist
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