Translation guide
A person who creates technical drawings, plans, or preliminary versions of documents. In Japanese, the term depends on the field: architectural/engineering drafting, legal drafting, or general document drafting.
A person who draws technical plans for buildings, machines, or products, often using CAD software.
General term for a person who makes technical drawings. Suitable for architectural, mechanical, or civil drafting.
彼は建築設計事務所で製図者として働いています。
He works as a drafter at an architectural design firm.
A person who writes legal documents such as contracts, legislation, or patents.
General term for a person who drafts documents, especially legal or official ones. Can refer to drafting contracts, laws, or policies.
契約書の起草者は弁護士です。
The drafter of the contract is a lawyer.
A person who prepares a preliminary version of any document, such as a report, policy, or plan.
General term for someone who creates a draft of a document. Suitable for business, academic, or administrative contexts.
報告書の草案作成者として、データをまとめた。
As the drafter of the report, I compiled the data.
The English word 'drafter' covers both technical drawing and document writing. In Japanese, these are distinct roles. Using 製図者 for a legal drafter would be incorrect. Always specify the field.
Specifically refers to someone who operates CAD software. Very common in job titles.
CADオペレーターの求人に応募した。
I applied for a CAD drafter position.
Literally 'design assistant'. Used when the role is more about supporting engineers rather than independent drafting.
設計補助として図面の修正を担当しています。
As a drafter, I'm in charge of revising drawings.
Specifically a drafter of legislation or bills.
法案起草者は細部にまで注意を払う。
A legislative drafter pays attention to every detail.
Literally 'contract document creator'. More specific to contract drafting.
契約書作成者として、曖昧な表現を避ける。
As a contract drafter, I avoid ambiguous wording.
Often used in corporate or governmental settings for the person who originates a draft proposal.
企画書の起案者は彼女です。
She is the drafter of the project proposal.