指揮者
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Meanings
1
musical conductor
The usual word for the person who conducts an orchestra, choir, band, or similar musical group.
The conductor gave a cue to the orchestra.
The choir began singing in time with the conductor's movements.
2
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.
The leader of the rescue operation ordered everyone to stand by.
A large work site needs an experienced person in charge of directing operations.
Usage patterns
- 指揮者を務めるto serve as the conductor
He has been serving as the conductor of that orchestra since this year.
- 〈事〉の指揮者the leader/director of an event or operation
The police identified the leader of that demonstration.
- 指揮者になるto become a conductor
She hopes to become a conductor in the future.