Translation guide
The English word "examiner" can refer to different roles depending on context: someone who inspects or tests, an official who conducts exams, or a person who investigates. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese word for each situation.
When referring to someone who examines objects, documents, or quality, such as an inspector or tester.
General term for an inspector or examiner, often used in official or technical contexts.
彼は食品の検査官として働いています。
He works as a food examiner.
Used for examiners who judge or evaluate, such as in patent examination or competitions.
特許庁の審査官がその発明を審査した。
The patent examiner reviewed the invention.
Specifically for examiners who test or verify standards, like in proficiency tests or equipment calibration.
検定員が計器の精度を確認した。
The examiner checked the accuracy of the instrument.
When referring to someone who oversees a test or examination, such as in a school or certification setting.
Standard term for an exam proctor or examiner in educational contexts.
試験官が試験の開始を告げた。
The examiner announced the start of the exam.
Specifically for an interviewer or oral examiner, common in job interviews or oral exams.
When referring to someone who examines a situation or person closely, like a detective or auditor.
Used for criminal investigators or detectives, often in police contexts.
捜査官が事件の現場を調べた。
The examiner investigated the crime scene.
General term for an investigator or examiner in non-criminal contexts, like corporate audits.
When referring to a doctor who examines bodies to determine cause of death.
Standard term for a medical examiner or coroner.
検死官が死因を特定するために解剖を行った。
The medical examiner performed an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Another term for medical examiner, often used in official or legal contexts.
The English word "examiner" is broad. Using a generic Japanese word like 検査官 in every context can sound unnatural. Always match the specific role.
試験官 is for written or practical exams, while 面接官 is specifically for oral interviews. Use 試験監督 for the person monitoring the exam room.
面接官は私の経験について質問した。
The examiner asked about my experience.
Refers to the supervisor or invigilator during an exam, focusing on monitoring rather than questioning.
試験監督がカンニングをしていないか見回っていた。
The examiner was walking around to check for cheating.
調査官が会社の帳簿を精査した。
The examiner scrutinized the company's books.
Specifically a public prosecutor or legal examiner in court settings.
検察官が証人を尋問した。
The examiner questioned the witness.
監察医が遺体を調べた。
The medical examiner examined the body.