(しかい)

しかい
noun / suru-verb
host, emcee, chairperson
1. host, emcee, master of ceremonies
A person who leads a program, event, or meeting.
司会(しかい)だれ
Who's the host?
司会者(しかいしゃ)(はな)している
The host is speaking.
The host introduced the next performer.
That famous host appears on the morning TV show every day.
Thanks to the experienced host, the event proceeded smoothly.
2. hosting, presiding
The act of leading or hosting an event.
会議(かいぎ)司会(しかい)する
To chair a meeting.
She serves as the host of the program.
I was asked to emcee the wedding.
Hosting and facilitating is hard work.
司会進行 refers to the combined role of hosting and keeping things moving.

司会(しかい) refers to hosting/presiding over an event or the person who does so.

Common collocations:

  • 司会者(しかいしゃ) (host, emcee)
  • 司会(しかい)(つと)める (to serve as host)
  • 司会(しかい)をする (to host, to emcee)
  • 司会(しかい)進行(しんこう) (hosting and proceeding)

Usage contexts:

  • TV/radio programs
  • Weddings and ceremonies
  • Meetings and conferences
  • Events and concerts

Similar words:

  • MC (emcee - often used for entertainment)
  • 進行役(しんこうやく) (facilitator)