Translation guide
The English word 'interview' can refer to a job interview, a media interview, or a formal meeting to gather information. Japanese uses different words depending on the context, and the most common equivalent is 面接 (job interview).
A formal meeting where a candidate is evaluated for a job or position.
The standard word for a job interview. It specifically refers to the face-to-face evaluation for employment or admission.
I have an interview tomorrow.
Let's practice for the interview.
Specifically a job interview (for employment). More formal and explicit than 面接 alone.
What will I be asked in a job interview?
The verb phrase 'to have/take an interview'. Literally 'to receive an interview'.
I'm going to have an interview next week.
A conversation where a journalist asks questions to a person for publication or broadcast.
The loanword for a media or journalistic interview. It is not used for job interviews.
I interviewed a famous singer.
Refers to news gathering or reporting, which often includes interviews. It can mean the whole process of covering a story.
A structured conversation to obtain information, often for investigation or study.
A formal term for an interview survey or oral investigation, often used in academic or official contexts.
The police conducted interviews with witnesses.
A face-to-face meeting or interview, often used in educational or counseling settings (e.g., parent-teacher meeting, academic advising).
Can also be used for research interviews, especially in academic or journalistic contexts.
While インタビュー is common for media interviews, using it for a job interview sounds unnatural. Always use 面接 for employment contexts.
I'm going to a job interview.
面接 is for evaluating a person (job, school admission). インタビュー is for asking questions to get information or opinions (media, research).
The interviewer asked about my experience. (job context)
The interviewer asked about his new work. (media context)
The interview was broadcast on TV.
Reporters are covering the incident (including interviews).
先生と面談の予約をしました。
I made an appointment for an interview with the teacher.
研究のためにインタビューをしています。
I'm conducting interviews for my research.