預言者

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Chinese

to predict; to foretell; to make a prophecy
 
‑ist, ‑er (person); person (who does something)
trad. (預言者) 預言
simp. (预言者) 预言

Pronunciation


Noun

預言者

  1. prophet; soothsayer; predictor

Synonyms

Japanese

Kanji in this term

Grade: 6
げん
Grade: 2
しゃ
Grade: 3
on'yomi
Alternative spelling
預言者 (kyūjitai)

Etymology

Compound of 預言 (yogen, prophecy) +‎ (sha, person).

Noun

()(げん)(しゃ) (yogensha

  1. prophet

Usage notes

In speech, this word is identical to 予言者. In writing, 預言者 implies the involvement of gods or spirits, whereas 予言者 is more neutral about the kind of prediction.

Synonyms