彼は学者でなく作家だ。

彼は学者でなく作家だ。

He is a writer rather than a scholar.

彼(かれ)は学者(がくしゃ)でなく作家(さっか)だ。

Kare wa gakusha denaku sakka da.

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

学者 (がくしゃ)

scholar

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

作家 (さっか)

author; writer; novelist; artist

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: ガク、まな.ぶ

Meanings: study, learning, science

Readings: シャ、もの

Meanings: someone, person

Readings: サク、サ、つく.る、つく.り、 -づく.り

Meanings: make, production, prepare, build

Readings: カ、ケ、いえ、や、うち

Meanings: house, home, family, professional, expert, performer