1.
interviewer; interview examiner
The person who conducts an interview, typically in job recruitment or academic admissions contexts.
面接官に質問された。
I was asked a question by the interviewer.
面接官の印象はとても良かった。
The impression of the interviewer was very good.
面接官は三人いて、それぞれ違う角度から質問してきた。
There were three interviewers, and each asked questions from a different angle.
USAGE:
The 官 suffix indicates a person in an official role. Used in job interview and university entrance exam contexts. The person being interviewed is 面接者 or 受験者.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 面接官の質問 (interviewer's question)
- 面接官に好印象を与える (to make a good impression on the interviewer)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 試験官: examiner — for written or practical exams
- 審査員: judge, evaluator — broader judging contexts