カメラマン

• Reading: カメラマン
• Romaji: kameraman
• Pronunciation: /ka.me.ɾa.maɴ/

Meaning

Photographer; cameraman; someone who operates a camera professionally.

A katakana compound from English 'camera' + 'man.' In Japanese, it covers both still photographers and video camera operators. The gender-neutral term フォトグラファー is increasingly used, but カメラマン remains the most common term in everyday speech.

Examples

1. 結婚式のカメラマンを探している。 I'm looking for a photographer for a wedding.
2. 彼はスポーツ専門のカメラマンとして活躍している。 He is active as a cameraman specializing in sports.
3. プロのカメラマンに写真を撮ってもらった。 I had a professional photographer take my picture.

Usage Guide

Context: photography, media, events

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From English 'cameraman.' Adopted into Japanese during the mid-20th century with the spread of photography and film industries.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal