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.
She is a TV announcer.
The announcer read the news.
Short for 'newscaster'. Refers specifically to a news anchor or presenter, often on a news program.
The newscaster reported the incident.
A host or emcee of a show, event, or ceremony. Emphasizes the role of facilitating and introducing segments.
The host managed the program's proceedings.
A person who makes announcements over a loudspeaker in public spaces like stations, airports, or stores.
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.
The ring announcer introduced the fighters.
Refers to the announcement itself or the person/system making in-venue announcements. Often used for event guidance.
The announcer announced the start of the show.
A person who provides live commentary during a sports broadcast.
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.
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.
The announcer made an announcement over the school intercom.
解説者が戦術を分析した。
The commentator analyzed the tactics.