脚本家

• Reading: きゃくほんか
• Romaji: kyakuhonka
• Kanji breakdown: 脚 (kyaku) — leg, base; 本 (hon) — book; 家 (ka) — professional, expert
• Pronunciation: /kja.kɯ.hoɴ.ka/

Meaning

Scriptwriter; playwright; screenwriter. A person who writes scripts for film, theatre, or television.

A noun formed by adding 家 (professional/expert) to 脚本 (script). Refers to someone whose profession is writing scripts. In Japan, famous 脚本家 are often celebrities in their own right, especially in the television drama industry where writers can be as well-known as directors.

Examples

1. 有名な脚本家がこのドラマを手がけた。 A well-known screenwriter worked on this drama.
2. 彼は脚本家として数々の賞を受賞している。 He has won numerous awards as a screenwriter.
3. 脚本家になるには幅広い知識が求められる。 Becoming a screenwriter requires a broad range of knowledge.

Usage Guide

Context: entertainment, career, media

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 脚本 (script) + 家 (professional, expert). The suffix 家 designates a person who practises a profession or art.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal