No. 2,054 in Japanese
作者
"Author" or "creator."
In a sentence
この小説の作者は非常に有名です。
The author of this novel is very famous.
In this sentence, 『作者』 is used to refer to the creator of a literary work, emphasizing their fame or notable status.
この絵画の作者は誰ですか？
Who is the author of this painting?
Here, 『作者』 describes the individual who created an artistic work, emphasizing ownership or authorship.
映画の作者についてもっと知りたいです。
I want to learn more about the author of the movie.
In this context, 『作者』 refers to the creator or originator of a cinematic work, highlighting interest in their background or contributions.
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