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VocabJLPT N2

author

Noun

Definitions

1. author (usu. of a particular book)
2. writer

This noun refers to the person who wrote a book or other written work. It is used in formal and literary contexts, and you will often see it on book covers or in bibliographies to credit the writer.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Which author's work would you recommend starting with?

Sentence 2

He said "the author's own experiences are the most useful part."

Sentence 3

How much can be reproduced without the author's permission?

Sentence 4

After reading this far, the author's perspective finally clicked for me!

Sentence 5

After dinner, my mom laughed and said, "This author really knows how to write."