Translation guide
The English word 'broadcaster' can refer to a person, an organization, or equipment. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese term based on context.
Referring to a person who presents or announces on TV or radio.
Most common term for a professional announcer or presenter on TV/radio. Often used for news readers and show hosts.
彼女はテレビのアナウンサーです。
She is a TV broadcaster.
Short for 'newscaster'. Refers specifically to news anchors or commentators. Often used in compound words like ニュースキャスター.
彼は有名なニュースキャスターだ。
He is a famous news broadcaster.
Literal translation meaning 'broadcaster' as a person who broadcasts. Rarely used in everyday speech; sounds formal or technical.
放送者は番組の内容に責任を持つ。
The broadcaster is responsible for the program content.
Referring to a company or entity that broadcasts programs.
Standard term for a broadcasting station or network. Used for both TV and radio.
NHKは日本の公共放送局です。
NHK is a Japanese public broadcaster.
Formal term for a broadcasting entity, often used in legal or business contexts.
放送事業者は免許が必要です。
Broadcasters need a license.
Specifically a TV station. Very common in everyday conversation.
Referring to a piece of equipment that transmits signals.
General term for broadcasting equipment or transmitter.
この放送機は故障している。
This broadcaster is out of order.
Transmitter, often used in technical contexts for radio or TV signal transmission.
新しい送信機を設置した。
We installed a new broadcaster.
アナウンサー is a general term for announcers and presenters, while キャスター specifically refers to news anchors or commentators. Use アナウンサー for most TV/radio personalities, and キャスター when emphasizing news delivery.
スポーツ番組のアナウンサー
sports program broadcaster
経済ニュースのキャスター
economic news broadcaster
I work at a local TV broadcaster.