Translation guide
A person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific nouns or descriptive phrases.
To refer to someone who explores an area for valuable minerals, especially gold.
Standard term for a prospector, literally 'mineral exploration person'. Suitable for formal and general contexts.
He worked as a prospector in Alaska.
Literally 'mountain master', historically refers to a prospector or mining speculator. Can carry a slightly old-fashioned or adventurous nuance.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'person who searches for gold'. Clear and natural in casual conversation.
More general term for 'explorer' or 'surveyor', can be used for prospectors in a technical sense, but less specific.
ゴールドラッシュの時代、多くの山師が西部に向かった。
During the gold rush, many prospectors headed west.
There are several people prospecting for gold at that river.
Resource prospectors discovered a new mineral deposit.