Translation guide
The English word "proposer" refers to someone who puts forward an idea, plan, or suggestion for consideration. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various nouns and verbs depending on formality, context, and whether the proposal is formal or casual.
To refer to someone who puts forward a suggestion, idea, or plan in a general or informal context.
The most direct and neutral translation for 'proposer,' meaning a person who makes a proposal or suggestion. Suitable for both formal and informal settings.
彼がその新しいプロジェクトの提案者です。
He is the proposer of the new project.
Emphasizes the originator or initiator of an idea or plan. Often used when someone first comes up with a concept.
この制度の発案者は彼女です。
She is the proposer of this system.
Used for someone who advocates or champions an idea, often in academic, social, or philosophical contexts. Implies active promotion.
彼は教育改革の提唱者として知られている。
He is known as a proposer of educational reform.
A more colloquial and descriptive phrase meaning 'the person who proposed.' Useful in casual conversation.
そのアイデアを提案した人は誰ですか？
Who is the proposer of that idea?
To refer to someone who formally puts forward a candidate, motion, or resolution in a meeting, committee, or official setting.
Also used in formal contexts like meetings or committees for the person who makes a formal proposal or motion.
その決議の提案者は山田議員です。
The proposer of the resolution is Assembly Member Yamada.
Specifically refers to a person who initiates a motion or proposal in a formal deliberative assembly, such as a parliament or board meeting.
発議者は動議の理由を説明した。
The proposer explained the reason for the motion.
Used when 'proposer' means someone who nominates or recommends a person for a position or award. Not a direct translation but fits the context of proposing a candidate.
To refer to someone who asks another person to marry them.
The most natural way to say 'the person who proposed' in the context of marriage. Uses the loanword プロポーズ (propose).
彼がプロポーズした人です。
He is the proposer (the one who proposed).
A formal or literary term for a marriage proposer or suitor. Often used in written contexts or historical settings.
彼女には多くの求婚者がいた。
She had many proposers (suitors).
While 提案者 can technically mean 'proposer,' it is not used for marriage proposals. Use プロポーズした人 or 求婚者 instead. Saying 結婚の提案者 would sound unnatural.
提案者 is a general proposer, while 発案者 emphasizes the originator of an idea. Use 発案者 when highlighting creativity or initiative.
彼女の推薦者は有名な科学者だった。
Her proposer was a famous scientist.