Translation guide
A person who leads and manages a group tour, handling logistics, guiding, and assisting travelers. In Japanese, the role is often split between a tour conductor who travels with the group and a local guide at destinations.
A person who accompanies a tour group from start to finish, managing schedules, accommodations, and group needs.
The standard term for a tour conductor who travels with the group throughout the trip. Commonly used in travel agency contexts.
添乗員が空港で全員を集めました。
The tour conductor gathered everyone at the airport.
Loanword from English, used in the travel industry. Often interchangeable with 添乗員 but may sound slightly more casual or modern.
ツアーコンダクターが旅程を説明した。
The tour conductor explained the itinerary.
Abbreviation of ツアーコンダクター, used in casual conversation or industry slang.
あのツアコンはとても親切だった。
That tour conductor was very kind.
A guide who provides commentary and leads tours at a specific location, not necessarily traveling with the group.
General term for a guide, often used for local guides at tourist spots. Can also refer to a tour conductor in some contexts, but typically implies on-site guiding.
現地のガイドが遺跡を案内してくれた。
The local guide showed us around the ruins.
Literally 'guide person', a more traditional or formal term for a guide. Can be used for local guides or anyone who leads and explains.
A person responsible for leading a tour, often used in broader contexts including educational or special interest tours.
Loanword emphasizing the leadership aspect. May be used for someone who organizes and leads a group, not necessarily a professional tour conductor.
ツアーリーダーが点呼を取った。
The tour leader took attendance.
添乗員 (tour conductor) accompanies the group for the entire trip, handling logistics and support. ガイド (guide) typically provides local expertise at specific sites. A 添乗員 may also act as a guide, but the roles are distinct in the travel industry.
When addressing a tour conductor or guide directly, it's polite to add さん: 添乗員さん, ガイドさん. In formal settings, 様 may be used.
山道では案内人が先頭を歩いた。
On the mountain trail, the guide walked at the front.