Translation guide
A person skilled in the technical details of a field, often with specialized training. In Japanese, the translation depends on the field and context. Common terms include 技術者 for engineers/technical experts, 技師 for licensed professionals, and 整備士 for maintenance/repair technicians.
A person with specialized technical knowledge and skills, often in engineering, IT, or science.
Broad term for a technical expert or engineer. Covers many fields including IT, manufacturing, and R&D.
He is an excellent technician/engineer.
Demand for IT technicians is increasing.
Loanword from English, often used for engineers in IT, software, and high-tech fields. Slightly more modern/casual feel.
He works as a software engineer/technician.
Direct loanword, but less common than 技術者 or エンジニア. May be used in specific contexts like music or lab technicians.
He is a lab technician.
A technician with a national license or certification, especially in healthcare.
Refers to a licensed professional technician, such as a clinical laboratory technician or radiology technician. Often used in official titles.
Clinical laboratory technicians play an important role in hospitals.
I want to become a radiology technician.
Similar to 技師 but often used for slightly lower-level or different certifications, e.g., 臨床工学技士 (clinical engineer). Check specific field.
A person who services, maintains, and repairs equipment.
A technician in the sense of a highly skilled worker in a trade or craft.
Refers to a certified skilled worker, often in trades like welding, machining, or construction. Emphasizes practical skills.
He holds a certified welding technician qualification.
Artisan or craftsman; implies traditional or high-level manual skills. Not exactly 'technician' but used for master craftsmen.
技術者 is a broad term for technical experts/engineers. 技師 is for licensed professionals (often medical). 整備士 is for maintenance/repair technicians. Choose based on the field and certification level.
The English word 'technician' covers many roles. Using テクニシャン for all cases can sound unnatural. Use the specific Japanese term for the field.
Clinical engineering technicians manage medical equipment.
Becoming an aircraft maintenance technician requires rigorous training.
I called a washing machine repair technician.
その職人は家具の修理の技術者だ。
That craftsman is a furniture repair technician.