家具職人

• Reading: かぐしょくにん
• Romaji: kagushokunin
• Kanji breakdown: 家 (ka/ie) — house; 具 (gu) — tool, implement; 職 (shoku) — profession, occupation; 人 (nin/jin) — person
• Pronunciation: /ka.ɡɯ.ɕo.kɯ.niɴ/

Meaning

Furniture artisan; furniture craftsman. A skilled maker of handcrafted furniture.

A compound noun referring to a craftsperson who specializes in making furniture by hand. Combines 家具 (kagu, furniture) with 職人 (shokunin, artisan/craftsman). In Japan, 職人 carries deep cultural respect — it implies mastery through years of dedicated practice. Famous regions for furniture craftsmanship include Asahikawa in Hokkaido and Okawa in Fukuoka.

Examples

1. 祖父は腕のいい家具職人だった。 My grandfather was a highly skilled furniture craftsman.
2. 家具職人の手作りのテーブルを買った。 I bought a handmade table from a furniture artisan.
3. 若い家具職人が伝統技術を受け継いでいる。 Young furniture craftsmen are carrying on traditional techniques.

Usage Guide

Context: crafts, traditional arts, shopping

Tone: respectful

Origin & History

Compound of 家具 (kagu, furniture: 家 house + 具 tool/implement) + 職人 (shokunin, artisan: 職 profession + 人 person). A professional craftsperson who makes household furnishings.

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional

Generation: All ages

Social background: Artisan class