アナウンサー

• Reading: アナウンサー
• Romaji: anaunsaa
• Pronunciation: /a.na.ɯɴ.saː/

Meaning

An announcer; a news presenter. A person who reads news or makes announcements on TV or radio.

A loanword from English 'announcer.' In Japan, アナウンサー specifically refers to professional broadcasters employed by TV or radio stations. They are often celebrities in their own right. Distinguished from キャスター (caster/anchor) who may offer commentary.

Examples

1. 姉はテレビのアナウンサーになりたいそうです。 My older sister says she wants to become a TV announcer.
2. あのアナウンサーの声はとても聞きやすい。 That announcer's voice is really easy to listen to.
3. ニュースのアナウンサーが天気を伝えている。 The news announcer is giving the weather report.

Usage Guide

Context: television, radio, media

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'announcer.' The word became common in Japan with the growth of radio broadcasting in the 1920s and television in the 1950s.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal