Translation guide
A broadcaster who provides a live, detailed description of a sports event as it happens.
実況アナウンサー
play-by-play announcer
The person who narrates the action of a game in real time, describing each play.
The most common and direct term for a play-by-play announcer in Japanese. '実況' means 'live coverage' or 'on-the-spot reporting', and 'アナウンサー' means 'announcer'.
実況アナウンサーが試合の様子を伝えている。
The play-by-play announcer is describing the game.
Literally 'person in charge of live coverage'. Often used in credits or when referring to the role rather than the individual.
今日の実況担当は山田さんです。
Today's play-by-play announcer is Mr. Yamada.
A more general term for someone who provides live commentary, including online streamers. Can be used for play-by-play announcers but is broader.
彼はプロの実況者だ。
He is a professional play-by-play commentator.
A sports announcer in general, which may include play-by-play, color commentary, or studio hosting. Not specific to play-by-play.
彼女は有名なスポーツアナウンサーです。
She is a famous sports announcer.