Translation guide
How to refer to a speaker in Japanese, depending on context: a person giving a speech, a device that produces sound, or the person currently talking.
To refer to the person who is speaking to an audience, such as at a conference, ceremony, or class.
To refer to a loudspeaker, speaker system, or the part of a device that emits audio.
To refer to the person who is speaking in a conversation or dialogue, often in linguistic or narrative contexts.
While スピーカー is common in speech, in formal written contexts like academic papers, 話者 is preferred for a person giving a speech.
In this paper, we analyze the speaker's intention.
The next speaker is Professor Yamada.
Loanword from English, commonly used for a speaker at an event, especially in casual or business settings. Can also mean a loudspeaker.
Today's speaker is a famous author.
Refers to a performer or presenter, often in entertainment or stage contexts. Less common for formal speeches.
The performer went up on stage.
The standard term for a loudspeaker or speaker system. Used for standalone speakers, built-in phone speakers, etc.
This speaker has good sound.
My smartphone's speaker broke.
Refers to a megaphone or public address loudspeaker, often used for announcements or crowd control. Not for home audio.
The police gave instructions through a loudspeaker.
Common term for the speaker in a conversation, as opposed to the listener. Used in linguistics and everyday descriptions.
The relationship between the speaker and the listener is important.
Refers to a person who makes a statement or remark, often in a meeting or discussion. More formal than 話し手.
Those who wish to speak, please raise your hand.
In Japanese, the speaker is often not explicitly mentioned when it's clear from context. Instead of saying 'the speaker', use context or the first-person pronoun if you are the speaker.
I think so. (as the speaker)