クーパー
kūpā
The English phrase 'cooper' is translated into Japanese as クーパー (kūpā).
In Japanese, クーパー is used to refer to a craftsman.
Meaning: craftsman (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kūpā
Did you know?
- The word クーパー is most commonly encountered by Japanese speakers as a proper noun, such as the surname of the famous Mini Cooper car.
- In Japan, the skill of the 桶職人 is still highly prized for making traditional sushi tubs and sake barrels using seamless wood joining techniques.
- Unlike English, where 'cooper' is a distinct trade, Japanese often groups these artisans under the broader category of 職人, a term implying a spiritual devotion to one's craft.
Examples in context
- 彼女は声を聞いてもらうためにこの選挙で長い列をつくった他の何百万人と同様なのですが、一つ違います、アン・ニクソン・クーパーさんは106歳なのです。She's a lot like the millions of others who stood in line to make their voice heard in this election except for one thing: Ann Nixon Cooper is 106 years old.Tatoeba #330799 by sugisaki, translation #330542 by sugisaki
- コーパー氏は優れたビジネスマンです。Mr. Cooper is an excellent businessman.
- クーパっていうニックネームで呼んでいいよ。You can call me Kūpā as a nickname.
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are visiting a traditional workshop.
- 蓮 Renあの人はクーパーなんですか？Ano hito wa kupā nan desu ka?Is that person a cooper?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、桶を作る専門家です。Hai, oke o tsukuru senmonka desu.Yes, he is an expert at making barrels.
- 蓮 Renすごい技術ですね。Sugoi gijutsu desu ne.That's an amazing skill.
- 結衣 Yui本当に、素晴らしい仕事です。Hontō ni, subarashii shigoto desu.It really is wonderful work.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
