Translation guide
A person or device that cues or reminds someone of lines, actions, or information, especially in performance or broadcasting.
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.
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.
A device that displays scrolling text for a speaker or presenter to read, often used in TV broadcasting or public speaking.
Someone who gives cues or reminders in any setting, not necessarily theater.
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.
Please type 'help' at the command prompt.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'message that prompts input'. Used when explaining UI elements.
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.
He's the one who always reminds me of deadlines.
能楽では後見が演者の補助をする。
In Noh theater, the kōken assists the performer.
A teleprompter was used for the president's speech.
She's always the one prompting me to do my homework.
A message prompting for the password appeared.