Translation guide
A person appointed to report on proceedings or to prepare reports, especially in formal or institutional contexts.
A person designated to summarize discussions and draft reports in formal settings like UN meetings, parliamentary sessions, or academic conferences.
General term for a person who reports or presents findings. Suitable for most formal contexts.
会議の報告者が議事録を作成します。
The rapporteur of the meeting will prepare the minutes.
Loanword from French/English, used in international or academic contexts, especially when referring to a designated rapporteur in UN or EU settings.
国連のラポーターが人権状況について報告した。
The UN rapporteur reported on the human rights situation.
More explicit term meaning 'person in charge of reporting'. Used in business or committee settings.
各委員会から報告担当者を選出してください。
Please select a rapporteur from each committee.
Someone who delivers a prepared report or presentation, often after an investigation or study.
Common term for a presenter or speaker who delivers findings at a conference or meeting.
次の発表者は研究結果を報告します。
The next rapporteur will present the research findings.
Same as above, but can also be used for someone who simply reports information, not necessarily in a formal presentation.
事故の報告者が詳細を説明した。
The rapporteur of the accident explained the details.
報告者 is the general Japanese term for a reporter or presenter. ラポーター is a loanword specifically used for roles like UN Special Rapporteur. In most domestic contexts, 報告者 is preferred.