MC

Abbreviation of English "Master of Ceremonies." Refers to the host or presenter of an event, show, or performance.

Etymology

From English MC (Master of Ceremonies). Pronounced エムシー. In hip-hop culture, MC also refers to a rapper (from "Microphone Controller").

Usage

• TV 番組(ばんぐみ) (TV programs): the main host
• イベント (events): the person who leads the proceedings
• 結婚式(けっこんしき) (weddings): the emcee/host
• ライブ/コンサート (live shows): the presenter between acts

Common collocations

• MCを務(つと)める: to serve as MC
• MCを担当(たんとう)する: to be in charge of hosting
• MC役(やく): the role of MC

Related words

• 司会(しかい): moderator, master of ceremonies (a native Japanese equivalent, more formal)
• 司会者(しかいしゃ): host, moderator (person)
• ナレーター: narrator