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English - Japanese
Smith
smɪθ
Very common
~ 1200
~ 1200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
鍛冶屋 (かじや), 金属加工業者 (きんぞくかこうぎょうしゃ), 作り手 (つくりて), 姓 (せい)
Smith meanings in Japanese
鍛冶屋 (かじや)
Example:
The blacksmith made a beautiful sword.
鍛冶屋は美しい剣を作った。
My grandfather was a smith who worked with iron.
私の祖父は鉄を扱う鍛冶屋だった。
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions about trades, historical professions, or metalworking.
Note: The term specifically refers to a metalworker who forges metal, often iron or steel. The term can also imply skill and craftsmanship.
金属加工業者 (きんぞくかこうぎょうしゃ)
Example:
The smith created various metal tools.
金属加工業者は様々な金属工具を作った。
He works as a smith in a factory.
彼は工場で金属加工業者として働いている。
Usage: formalContext: Used in industrial or mechanical contexts.
Note: This term can refer to someone who works with metals in general, not limited to traditional blacksmithing.
作り手 (つくりて)
Example:
She is a talented smith of handmade jewelry.
彼女は手作りのジュエリーの才能ある作り手だ。
The smith of furniture creates unique pieces.
家具の作り手はユニークな作品を作る。
Usage: informalContext: Used in artistic or craft-related discussions.
Note: This broader term can apply to artisans in various fields, including woodworking, pottery, and more.
姓 (せい)
Example:
His last name is Smith.
彼の姓はスミスです。
Many people named Smith work in various fields.
スミスという姓の多くの人々が様々な分野で働いている。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in discussions about names or family heritage.
Note: As a surname, 'Smith' is quite common in English-speaking countries and can refer to many individuals.
Smith's synonyms
coppersmith
A coppersmith is a person who works with copper, shaping and forming it into various objects.
Example: The coppersmith crafted a beautiful copper pot using traditional techniques.
Note: A coppersmith specializes in working with copper, whereas 'smith' can be more generic in terms of metalworking.
Smith expressions, common phrases
Blacksmith
A blacksmith is a person who works with iron and steel, typically making and repairing metal objects.
Example: The blacksmith was hammering the red-hot iron on the anvil.
Note: Blacksmith specifically refers to a person who works with iron, while 'smith' is a more general term for someone working with metal.
Wordsmith
A wordsmith is someone who has a way with words, often skilled in using language effectively and creatively.
Example: She is a talented wordsmith, able to craft beautiful prose effortlessly.
Note: Wordsmith refers to someone who is skilled with words, in contrast to the original 'smith' term related to metalworking.
Silversmith
A silversmith is a craftsman who specializes in working with silver, creating items such as jewelry or decorative objects.
Example: The silversmith was meticulously shaping the silver into intricate designs.
Note: Silversmith focuses on working specifically with silver, while 'smith' is a broader term for working with metal.
Goldsmith
A goldsmith is a skilled artisan who works with gold, creating jewelry and other gold items.
Example: The goldsmith was carefully soldering the delicate gold chain.
Note: Goldsmith refers to working with gold specifically, while 'smith' is a general term related to metalworking.
Smith everyday (slang) expressions
Smithereens
Smithereens are small pieces or fragments, often referring to something that has been completely broken or destroyed.
Example: The vase fell and shattered into smithereens.
Note: The original word 'smith' refers to a skilled worker, while 'smithereens' refers to broken pieces.
Smith
Smith is often used as a suffix to indicate a skilled worker or someone who works with a specific material or product.
Example: John is a gunsmith, specializing in custom firearms.
Note: In this context, 'smith' is used as part of a compound word to specify the type of skilled worker.
Smooth
Smooth is used to describe someone or something that is very skilled, suave, or effortless.
Example: That dance move was so smooth!
Note: The original word 'smith' refers to a worker, while 'smooth' describes a quality or characteristic.
Smoothing
Smoothing refers to the act of making something even, polished, or refined.
Example: She's been smoothing out the details for the event.
Note: The original word 'smith' refers to a worker, while 'smoothing' describes an action or process.
Smithy
Smithy is a place where a blacksmith or metalsmith works, typically a workshop or forge.
Example: The old blacksmith worked in a traditional smithy.
Note: The original word 'smith' refers to a skilled worker, while 'smithy' refers to the place where the worker operates.
Smith - Examples
Smith is a common surname in English-speaking countries.
The blacksmith was hammering away at the hot iron.
The tailor needed to visit the smith to repair his scissors.
Smith grammar
Smith - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)
Lemma: smith
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): smiths
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): smith
Syllables, Separation and Stress
smith Contains 1 syllables: smith
Phonetic transcription: ˈsmith
smith , ˈsmith (The red syllable is stressed)
Smith - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
smith: ~ 1200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.