Translation guide
A person who assesses the value of property, goods, or performance, often for official or professional purposes.
A professional who estimates the market value of land, buildings, or real estate.
A licensed real estate appraiser in Japan. This is the official title for professionals who appraise real estate value.
不動産鑑定士に家の査定を依頼した。
I asked a real estate appraiser to assess my house.
A general term for an appraiser or expert who gives a professional opinion on value or authenticity. Used in legal or formal contexts.
裁判所が鑑定人を選任した。
The court appointed an appraiser.
A person who assesses or evaluates value, often used in insurance or tax contexts. Less common than 鑑定人.
保険会社の査定人が被害額を調べた。
The insurance company's appraiser examined the damage.
A specialist who evaluates the authenticity and value of art, antiques, or precious items.
A certified appraiser for art, antiques, or other valuables. Often used with a prefix like 美術 (art) or 宝石 (jewelry).
その絵画は鑑定士によって本物と認められた。
The painting was authenticated by an appraiser.
A connoisseur or expert with a keen eye for value, often used for art, antiques, or food. Implies experience and intuition rather than formal certification.
A person who evaluates the quality or performance of something, such as in a workplace or competition.
A person who evaluates or rates performance, skills, or quality. Common in business and education contexts.
研修の最後に評価者がフィードバックをくれた。
At the end of the training, the appraiser gave feedback.
A judge or evaluator in a competition or contest. Focuses on ranking or scoring entries.
The English word 'appraiser' covers many roles. In Japanese, the term changes based on what is being appraised. Using a general word like 鑑定人 may sound vague; specify the field when possible.
鑑定士 often implies a certified specialist (e.g., 不動産鑑定士), while 鑑定人 is a broader term for anyone giving an expert opinion, including in legal settings.
彼は骨董品の目利きだ。
He is an appraiser of antiques.
コンテストの審査員は厳しい評価を下した。
The contest appraisers gave strict evaluations.