Translation guide
A person or device that cues or reminds someone of lines, actions, or information, especially in performance or broadcasting.
プロンプターが俳優にセリフを思い出させた。
The prompter helped the actor remember his lines.
The person in a theater production who follows the script and provides actors with their next line if they forget.
The standard loanword for a theater prompter. Widely understood in performance contexts.
プロンプターが俳優に次のセリフを小声で伝えた。
The prompter whispered the next line to the actor.
In traditional Japanese theater (Noh, Kabuki), a stage assistant who helps with costumes, props, and sometimes prompts lines. Not a direct equivalent but culturally relevant.
能楽では後見が演者の補助をする。
In Noh theater, the kōken assists the performer.
A device that displays scrolling text for a speaker or presenter to read, often used in TV broadcasting or public speaking.
Also used for the device itself. Context distinguishes between person and machine.
ニュースキャスターはプロンプターを見ながら話している。
The news anchor is speaking while looking at the teleprompter.
A more specific term for a teleprompter, though less common than the generic プロンプター.
大統領の演説にはテレプロンプターが使われた。
A teleprompter was used for the president's speech.
Someone who gives cues or reminders in any setting, not necessarily theater.
Literally 'person who sends signals'. A natural way to describe someone who prompts or cues others.
彼は会議中、私に発言の合図を送る人だった。
He was the one who prompted me to speak during the meeting.
Means 'person who urges/prompts'. Can be used for someone who encourages action or reminds.
彼女はいつも私に宿題をやるように促す人だ。
She's always the one prompting me to do my homework.
A computer program or interface element that asks the user for information or confirms an action.
The loanword 'prompt' is commonly used in IT contexts for a command prompt or input request.
コマンドプロンプトに「help」と入力してください。
Please type 'help' at the command prompt.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'message that prompts input'. Used when explaining UI elements.
パスワードの入力を促すメッセージが表示された。
A message prompting for the password appeared.
プロンプター is strongly associated with theater or broadcasting. For everyday reminding, use phrases like 思い出させてくれる人 or 促す人.
彼はいつも締め切りを思い出させてくれる人だ。
He's the one who always reminds me of deadlines.