インタビュー

• Reading: インタビュー
• Romaji: intabyuu
• Pronunciation: /iɴ.ta.bjɯː/

Meaning

Interview. A formal conversation where questions are asked to gather information or opinions.

A katakana loanword from English 'interview' that also functions as a suru verb (インタビューする). Primarily used for media interviews (TV, newspapers, magazines) rather than job interviews, which are typically called 面接 (mensetsu). The interviewer is インタビュアー.

Examples

1. 有名な選手にインタビューする機会があった。 I had the chance to interview a famous athlete.
2. テレビのインタビューで緊張してしまった。 I got nervous during the TV interview.
3. 記者が市長にインタビューを申し込んだ。 A reporter requested an interview with the mayor.

Usage Guide

Context: media, journalism, sports

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'interview.' Entered Japanese primarily through media usage in the postwar period when Western-style journalism practices became widespread.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal