キャスター
also: キャスタ
Meanings
1
caster; swivel wheel
Refers to the small swiveling wheel attached to furniture, carts, or equipment.
This chair has casters, so it's easy to move.
2
newscaster; news anchor
abbreviation
Abbreviation of ニュースキャスター. Used for TV or radio news presenters.
See also: ニュースキャスター
She works as the anchor for the evening news.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にキャスターをつけるto attach casters to something
I put casters on this desk to make it easier to move.
- 〈物〉にキャスターがついているto have casters attached (of furniture, luggage, etc.)
This chair has casters, so it can be moved around easily.
- キャスターを務めるto serve as a newscaster
She has served as a newscaster for a news program for many years.