MC

えむしー
noun
master of ceremonies; emcee; host
1. master of ceremonies; emcee; host
The person who hosts or leads a program, event, or performance. Common in TV shows, live events, and concerts.
今日(きょう)のMCは誰(だれ)?
Who is today's MC?
彼(かれ)は番組(ばんぐみ)のMCを務(つと)めている。
He serves as the MC of the program.
MCの軽快(けいかい)なトークで会場(かいじょう)が盛(も)り上(あ)がった。
The MC's lively talk energized the venue.

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").

COMMON CONTEXTS:

  • 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
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Added 2026.1.21 9:58 · Revised 2026.3.29 18:08
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