Translation guide
A person who works on a ship, aircraft, or as part of a team. Japanese uses different words depending on the context: ship crew, flight crew, or general team members.
A person working on a boat or ship, such as a sailor or deckhand.
General term for a crew member on a ship. Neutral and widely used.
A person working on an aircraft, such as a pilot or flight attendant.
A member of any working group or team, not necessarily on a vehicle.
Do not directly translate 'crew member' as クルーメンバー; it sounds unnatural. Use 乗組員, 乗務員, or メンバー depending on context.
彼は船の乗組員です。
He is a crew member on the ship.
Specifically a sailor or seaman. Often used for professional mariners.
船員たちは嵐の中でも冷静だった。
The crew members remained calm even in the storm.
Loanword from English, used for ship or yacht crew, often in casual or modern contexts.
ヨットのクルーを募集しています。
We are looking for yacht crew members.
General term for crew on a plane or train. Often used in announcements.
乗務員の指示に従ってください。
Please follow the crew members' instructions.
Also used for flight crew, especially in casual or industry contexts.
航空会社のクルーは訓練を受けている。
The airline crew members are trained.
Specifically cabin crew or flight attendant. Formal and precise.
客室乗務員が飲み物を配った。
The cabin crew members served drinks.
Most common and natural for a member of any team or group.
彼はプロジェクトのメンバーです。
He is a member of the project team.
Emphasizes being part of a group; slightly formal.
彼はチームの一員として活躍した。
He contributed as a member of the team.
Used for staff or crew in a workplace, like a restaurant or event.
スタッフの一人が遅刻した。
One of the crew members was late.