noun
musical conductor
The usual word for the person who conducts an orchestra, choir, band, or similar musical group.
指揮者がオーケストラに合図を送った。
The conductor gave a cue to the orchestra.
合唱団は指揮者の動きに合わせて歌い始めた。
The choir began singing in time with the conductor's movements.
noun
A person who directs or commands a group or operation. In military or official contexts, 指揮官 may be more specific; 指揮者 focuses on the role of giving direction.
救助活動の指揮者は、全員に待機を命じた。
The leader of the rescue operation ordered everyone to stand by.
大きな現場では、経験
A large work site needs an experienced person in charge of directing operations.
Often means a commander, especially in military, police, emergency, or formal operational contexts; more command-oriented than 指揮者.
Means a leader, teacher, or guide who gives instruction or guidance; it does not necessarily imply real-time command or conducting.
A Sino-Japanese compound from 指揮, 'command; direction; conducting,' plus 者, 'person,' meaning 'a person who conducts or directs.'