Translation guide
A person who oversees and manages a programme, project, or broadcast series. In Japanese, the term varies depending on the context—such as broadcasting, corporate projects, or academic programmes.
番組ディレクター
TV/radio programme director
プログラムディレクター
Project/programme director
The person in charge of a specific TV or radio programme, overseeing content and production.
Commonly used for a TV/radio programme director. Often abbreviated to 'ディレクター' in casual contexts.
彼は人気番組の番組ディレクターです。
He is the programme director of a popular show.
Abbreviation of '番組ディレクター', used when the context is clear.
ディレクターが次の企画を提案した。
The director proposed the next project.
The person responsible for directing a programme or project within an organization, such as a corporate or non-profit programme.
Direct loanword used in business and organizational contexts for a programme director.
彼女は新しい教育プログラムのプログラムディレクターに任命された。
She was appointed programme director of the new educational programme.
Used in some companies for a director of a business programme or division. More formal and traditional.
事業部長として、彼は複数のプロジェクトを統括している。
As programme director, he oversees multiple projects.
The person who directs an academic programme at a university or educational institution.
Refers to the head of a department or programme in a university. Common in academic settings.
学科長が新しいカリキュラムを発表した。
The programme director announced the new curriculum.
A more generic term for a person in charge of an academic programme, often used in graduate schools.
プログラム責任者に相談してください。
Please consult the programme director.
Directly translating 'programme director' as 'プログラムのディレクター' can sound unnatural. Use the appropriate compound term based on context.