annotator; commentator
Refers to a person who adds explanatory notes or commentary to a text, such as in academic, literary, or editorial contexts.
The annotator of this classic text adds detailed explanations to difficult passages.
注釈 is the annotation or note itself, while 注釈者 is the person who writes it.
解説者 is a broader term for a commentator or expositor, often used in media or live commentary, whereas 注釈者 is specifically for textual annotation.
Standard modern spelling.
Variant using the older 註 kanji; less common in contemporary writing.
Compound of 注釈 (annotation) + 者 (person). The spelling 註釈 uses the older form of 注, but the meaning is identical.