noun
General term for a person who speaks or narrates, often in contexts like storytelling, presentations, or discussions.
この物語の話者は誰ですか。
Who is the narrator of this story?
noun
Specifically refers to a person who speaks a particular language, often used in linguistic contexts. Commonly appears in compounds like 母語話者 (native speaker).
See also: 母語話者 (ぼごわしゃ)
日本語の母語話者になりたい。
I want to become a native speaker of Japanese.