(めんせつかん)

めんせつかん
noun
interviewer; interview examiner
1. interviewer; interview examiner
The person who conducts an interview, typically in job recruitment or academic admissions contexts.
面接官(めんせつかん)質問(しつもん)された。
I was asked a question by the interviewer.
面接官(めんせつかん)印象(いんしょう)はとても()かった。
The impression of the interviewer was very good.
面接官(めんせつかん)三人(さんにん)いて、それぞれ(ちが)角度(かくど)から質問(しつもん)してきた。
There were three interviewers, and each asked questions from a different angle.

USAGE:
The (かん) 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(めんせつしゃ) or 受験者(じゅけんしゃ).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 面接官(めんせつかん)質問(しつもん) (interviewer's question)
  • 面接官(めんせつかん)好印象(こういんしょう)(あた)える (to make a good impression on the interviewer)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 試験官(しけんかん): examiner — for written or practical exams
  • 審査員(しんさいん): judge, evaluator — broader judging contexts