Refers to a person who translates written texts, especially literary or professional works. Often used in contexts like book credits or professional titles.
The translator of this novel is a famous translator.
Reading the translator's afterword reveals the difficulties of translation.
The translator of this novel is a famous writer.
The background of the work is explained in the translator's afterword.
A university professor served as the translator of this book.
訳者 refers to someone who translates written text, whereas 通訳 refers to an interpreter who translates spoken language.
interpreter
Standard kanji spelling for 'translator'.
Compound of 訳 (yaku, 'translation') and 者 (sha, 'person').