Translation guide
A person who makes announcements, introduces programs, or provides commentary, especially in broadcasting, events, or public settings.
A professional who hosts programs, reads news, or introduces segments on television or radio.
The standard loanword for a professional announcer on TV or radio. Covers news readers, program hosts, and sports commentators.
彼女はテレビのアナウンサーです。
She is a TV announcer.
アナウンサーがニュースを読み上げた。
The announcer read the news.
Short for 'newscaster'. Refers specifically to a news anchor or presenter, often on a news program.
ニュースキャスターが事件を伝えた。
The newscaster reported the incident.
A host or emcee of a show, event, or ceremony. Emphasizes the role of facilitating and introducing segments.
司会者が番組の進行を務めた。
The host managed the program's proceedings.
A person who makes announcements over a loudspeaker in public spaces like stations, airports, or stores.
A general phrase for someone who makes announcements. 'アナウンス' is the loanword for 'announcement'.
駅でアナウンスをする人が電車の遅れを伝えた。
The announcer at the station informed us of the train delay.
A staff member in charge of broadcasting announcements, often in schools, companies, or facilities.
放送係が校内放送で連絡を入れた。
The announcer made an announcement over the school intercom.
A person who introduces performers, fighters, or speakers at live events like boxing matches, concerts, or ceremonies.
Specifically a ring announcer for combat sports like boxing or pro wrestling.
リングアナウンサーが選手を紹介した。
The ring announcer introduced the fighters.
Refers to the announcement itself or the person/system making in-venue announcements. Often used for event guidance.
場内アナウンスで開演が告げられた。
The announcer announced the start of the show.
A person who provides live commentary during a sports broadcast.
A play-by-play announcer who describes the action as it happens.
実況アナウンサーが試合の様子を伝えた。
The play-by-play announcer described the game.
A color commentator or analyst who provides expert insight, distinct from the play-by-play announcer.
アナウンサー is a professional broadcaster who reads news or provides commentary, while 司会者 is a host or emcee who facilitates an event or show. A TV announcer may also act as 司会者, but the roles are distinct.
彼はアナウンサーだが、今日は司会者としてイベントに参加した。
He is an announcer, but today he participated in the event as a host.
The English word 'announcer' covers many roles, but in Japanese, specific terms are used depending on context. Using アナウンサー for a station announcement staff may sound odd; use アナウンスをする人 or 放送係 instead.
解説者が戦術を分析した。
The commentator analyzed the tactics.