学者（がくしゃ、gakusha）
- scholar

The Japanese word 学者 (学者) means "scholar," "learned person," or "academic." It refers to someone who has extensive knowledge in a particular field of study, often gained through advanced education and research. 学者s typically contribute to their field through publications, teaching, and/or original research. They are experts in their specific area of study.

⚫︎ 彼は有名な歴史学者です。 Translation: He is a famous historian. ⚫︎ 科学学者たちは新しい発見を発表しました。 Translation: The scientists announced a new discovery.

⚫︎ Use 学者 when referring to someone who is a specialist in a specific academic discipline. ⚫︎ It can be used in formal or semi-formal contexts. ⚫︎ It is often used to describe people with advanced degrees (e.g., PhD) and those who conduct research. ⚫︎ It’s suitable for both written and spoken Japanese.

⚫︎ The word is written using the kanji 学者. ⚫︎ The reading is がくしゃ in hiragana. ⚫︎ There are no common variations in okurigana.

⚫︎ 研究者 (けんきゅうしゃ) - Researcher ⚫︎ 専門家 (せんもんか) - Expert ⚫︎ 知識人 (ちしきじん) - Intellectual

There aren't direct antonyms, but you could consider: ⚫︎ 素人 (しろうと) - amateur, layman (someone without specialized knowledge).

その大学には多くの著名な学者がいます。 ・Translation: There are many prominent scholars at that university. ・Explanation: This sentence highlights that the university is home to well-known figures in various academic fields.

彼は物理学の学者として世界中で知られています。 ・Translation: He is known worldwide as a scholar of physics. ・Explanation: This sentence specifies that the individual is recognized internationally for their expertise in the field of physics.

The word 学者 is composed of two kanji: 学 (がく - gaku) meaning "study" or "learning," and 者 (しゃ - sha) meaning "person" or "one who does." Therefore, the literal meaning of 学者 is "a person of learning" or "a person who studies."