アナウンサー
also: アナウンサ
Meanings
announcer; presenter; broadcaster
General term for a person who presents or announces on TV, radio, or at events. Covers news anchors, sports commentators, and event MCs.
She wants to become a TV announcer.
The radio announcer read the news.
variety show reporter; on-location TV talent
Refers specifically to TV station employees who appear on variety shows, often doing light-hearted on-location reports or fluff pieces, distinct from serious news announcers.
The announcer was introducing local sweets on a variety show.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がアナウンサーになるto become an announcer
After graduating from university, she became a TV station announcer.
- アナウンサーが原稿を読むfor an announcer to read a script (e.g. news)
The announcer read the script in a calm voice.
- アナウンサーが実況するfor an announcer to give live commentary (e.g. of a sports match)
The announcer was giving live commentary on the match.
- アナウンサーがロケに出るfor a (variety show) announcer to go on location for a report
In that show, a young announcer goes on location to do food reports.