解 説 者(かいせつしゃ)

かいせつしゃ

noun

commentator; analyst

occupation

1. commentator; analyst; expert explainer

A person who provides explanations, analysis, or commentary, especially for media broadcasts.

テレビの解説者(かいせつしゃ)になった。

I became a TV commentator.

解説者(かいせつしゃ)の説明(せつめい)がわかりやすい。

The commentator's explanation is easy to understand.

野球(やきゅう)の試合(しあい)を解説者(かいせつしゃ)が分析(ぶんせき)した。

The commentator analyzed the baseball game.

A person who provides expert commentary and analysis, most commonly on TV or radio broadcasts. 解説者(かいせつしゃ) is composed of 解説(かいせつ) (explanation, commentary) + 者(しゃ) (person).

Usage

野球(やきゅう)解説者(かいせつしゃ): baseball commentator
政治(せいじ)解説者(かいせつしゃ): political analyst
経済(けいざい)解説者(かいせつしゃ): economic commentator
ニュース解説者(かいせつしゃ): news commentator

In Japanese broadcasting, the 解説者(かいせつしゃ) typically works alongside an アナウンサー (announcer). The announcer handles play-by-play or news reading, while the 解説者(かいせつしゃ) provides expert analysis and insight. Many retired athletes become sports 解説者(かいせつしゃ).

Similar words

評論家(ひょうろんか): critic, reviewer (broader, more opinionated)
コメンテーター: commentator (TV talk show panelist)
アナリスト: analyst (often financial/technical)

Related Words

Related: 解説(かいせつ) (commentary)

Compare: 評論家(ひょうろんか) (critic, reviewer)

Compare: コメンテーター (commentator)

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Added 2026.2.3 14:02 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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