noun
Refers to the person who leads a meeting, event, or broadcast. Often used interchangeably with 司会者.
See also: 司会者
彼はパーティーの司会役を務めた。
He served as the host of the party.
会議の司会役は田中さんです。
The moderator of the meeting is Mr. Tanaka.
Compound of 司会 (moderating, emceeing) and 役 (role, duty).