Translation guide
The English word 'analyst' refers to a person who analyzes data, situations, or systems, often in a professional context. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is アナリスト, a loanword used primarily in business and finance. Other terms like 分析者 or 分析官 are more formal or specific to certain fields. This guide helps learners choose the right term based on context.
Refers to a professional who analyzes financial data, market trends, or business performance, typically in corporate or investment settings.
The most common and direct equivalent for 'analyst' in business and finance. Widely understood and used in job titles and news.
彼は証券アナリストとして働いています。
He works as a securities analyst.
アナリストのレポートによると、市場は成長する見込みです。
According to the analyst's report, the market is expected to grow.
A more general term meaning 'analyzer' or 'person who analyzes'. Can be used in business but is less specific than アナリスト. Often used in academic or technical contexts.
データ分析者として、彼は多くの企業から求められています。
As a data analyst, he is sought after by many companies.
Refers to a professional who analyzes data, computer systems, or IT processes, often in technology or consulting.
Refers to a person who analyzes political situations, intelligence, or security threats, often in government or military contexts.
Commonly used for official analyst positions in government, intelligence, or military. Implies a formal role or title.
彼は情報分析官として国防省で働いています。
He works as an intelligence analyst at the Ministry of Defense.
Refers to a therapist who practices psychoanalysis, a specific school of psychology founded by Freud.
The standard term for a psychoanalyst, a medical doctor specializing in psychoanalysis.
彼は精神分析医として患者を治療しています。
He treats patients as a psychoanalyst.
A generic term for someone who analyzes things, not tied to a specific profession.
The most general term for a person who analyzes. Suitable when the field is unspecified or when you want to avoid loanwords.
彼は優れた分析者だ。
He is an excellent analyst.
アナリスト is the most common and versatile, used in business, finance, and IT. 分析者 is a general term for anyone who analyzes, often in academic or technical contexts. 分析官 is formal and used for official positions in government or military. Choose based on the level of formality and the specific field.
While 分析する人 (person who analyzes) is grammatically correct, it sounds awkward and is not used as a job title. Use the established terms above instead.
Also used in IT contexts, such as 'systems analyst' (システムアナリスト). The loanword covers many technical analyst roles.
彼女はシステムアナリストとして、新しいソフトウェアの設計を担当しています。
She is in charge of designing new software as a systems analyst.
Can be used for data analysts, but データアナリスト is more common. 分析者 is broader and may sound more academic.
データ分析者に必要なスキルは何ですか？
What skills are necessary for a data analyst?
Also used in political or security contexts, but 分析官 is more specific to official roles. アナリスト can be used in think tanks or media.
政治アナリストが選挙結果を分析しました。
A political analyst analyzed the election results.
Sometimes used for psychoanalysts, but less common and may be ambiguous. 精神分析家 is clearer.
彼はフロイト派の分析家です。
He is a Freudian analyst.
Similar to 分析者 but often implies a more specialized or professional analyst, like a market analyst or political analyst. Can be used in titles.
市場分析家の意見を聞きましょう。
Let's hear the opinion of the market analyst.