How to use 職人 (しょくにん)
Meaning of 職人
The Japanese verb "職人" (しょくにん, shokunin) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- craftsman, artisan: A person skilled in a particular craft or trade, often with a focus on traditional or manual skills.
- Example: 彼は職人として有名な刀鍛冶です。
- Translation: He is a famous swordsmith known as a craftsman.
- artisan, skilled worker: Refers to someone who is highly skilled in their trade, often with a connotation of artistry or mastery.
- Example: この職人は、美しい彫刻を作ります。
- Translation: This artisan makes beautiful sculptures.
- technician, mechanic: Used for individuals with technical skills, particularly in mechanical or electronic fields.
- Example: 職人として、彼は車の修理が得意です。
- Translation: As a technician, he is good at repairing cars.
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Dialogue
それにしても偉いわね
Even so, that's impressive.
👉👉その若さで機械鎧職人として 自立してる なんて
To be independent as an armor mechanic at such a young age.
エドの足もあなたが？
You made Ed's leg too?
ええ 幼なじみの よしみっていうか…
Yes, well, because we're childhood friends...
すごいなあ
That's amazing.
エドが立ち上がるための 足を作った人か
You're the one who made the legs for Ed to stand up?
回り回って 私を立ち上がらせてくれたんだ から
And in a roundabout way, you helped me stand up too.
ウィンリィさんは 私の恩人でもあるわね
Winry, you're my benefactor as well.
（ウィンリィ）あ…
(Winry) Ah...