How to Say "Blacksmith" in Japanese

鍛冶屋

kajiya[ka̠ʑija̠]

The English word blacksmith is translated into Japanese as 鍛冶屋 (kajiya).

鍛冶屋 refers to an iron forger or a blacksmith.

Meaning: iron forger (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun 鍛冶屋 is derived from the noun 鍛冶, which refers to the craft of smithing itself.

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The city of Sakai in Osaka Prefecture is known for its traditional blacksmithing heritage.

Historically, some blacksmiths in Japan were considered 'outcasts' due to the perceived impurity of working with fire and metal, despite their essential role in society.
In Japanese folklore, the concept of a blacksmith is often linked to the 'kami' or spirits of fire and metal, making the craft a spiritual act rather than just a trade.
While 鍛冶屋 is the general term, a master who specifically makes Japanese swords is called a 刀匠 (toshō), a title with much higher social prestige.

鍛冶屋になるのは，鉄を鍛えながらだ。
It's by smithing that one becomes a blacksmith.
This sentence shows how one becomes a blacksmith by smithing iron using 鍛冶屋.
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あの鍛冶屋さん、とても上手ですよね。
That blacksmith is very skilled, isn't he/she?

Yui and Yota are talking about a fantasy movie.

結衣 Yui

あの映画の鍛冶屋さんはかっこいいね。
ano eiga no kajiyasan wa kakkoii ne.
The blacksmith in that movie is cool, isn't he?
陽太 Yota

うん、剣を作るシーンがすごかった。
un, ken o tsukuru shiin ga sugokatta.
Yeah, the scene where he makes the sword was amazing.
結衣 Yui

鍛冶屋の仕事は大変そうだね。
kajiya no shigoto wa taihen sou da ne.
A blacksmith's work seems tough.
陽太 Yota

確かに、毎日暑そうだしね。
tashikani, mainichi atsuso dashi ne.
True, it looks hot every day.

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