Translation guide
A person who helps a group work together effectively, often by guiding discussion without imposing their own views.
A neutral person who guides a group discussion or workshop, ensuring participation and progress.
The most direct and common term, widely used in business and education contexts.
At today's meeting, Ms. Tanaka will act as the facilitator.
Literally 'progress role', used for someone who keeps a meeting moving. Slightly more formal than ファシリテーター.
The facilitator makes sure that all participants can speak.
Typically 'chairperson' or 'MC', used for formal meetings or events. Can imply more control over proceedings than a neutral facilitator.
At the symposium, the facilitator directs questions to each panelist.
A teacher or instructor who guides students' learning process rather than lecturing.
Same loanword, commonly used in educational contexts for a teacher who facilitates group work or discussion.
In this class, the teacher is more of a learning facilitator than a knowledge provider.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'learning progress guide', less common but clear.
A person who helps parties in conflict communicate and reach agreement, without taking sides.
Means 'mediator' or 'intermediary', often used in conflict resolution or negotiation.
In labor negotiations, the facilitator organized the opinions of both sides.
Literally 'coordination role', used for someone who adjusts and harmonizes differing views.
A person who manages discussions in an online forum or social media group, ensuring rules are followed and conversation flows.
ファシリテーター emphasizes neutrality and group process. 司会者 is more about controlling the flow of a formal event, like an MC. 進行役 is a general term for someone who keeps things moving, often used in meetings.
A facilitator helps discussion without imposing conclusions.
The chairperson proceeds with the ceremony according to the program.
Do not translate 'facilitator' as 容易にする人 (easier-making person) or 促進者 (promoter). These sound unnatural and are not used for the role of a facilitator.
In active learning, instructors act as facilitators of learning.
As the project facilitator, he bridged the differences of opinion between teams.
Also used in mediation contexts, though 仲介者 is more specific to conflict resolution.
A facilitator was dispatched to resolve the local conflict.
Also used online, but often implies a more active role in guiding discussion rather than just moderating.
The online community facilitator encourages lively discussion.