翻 訳 者(ほんやくしゃ)

ほんやくしゃ

noun

translator

1. translator

A person who translates written text from one language to another. Distinguished from an interpreter, who works with spoken language.

翻訳者(ほんやくしゃ)を目指(めざ)している。

I'm aiming to become a translator.

この小説(しょうせつ)の翻訳者(ほんやくしゃ)は誰(だれ)ですか。

Who is the translator of this novel?

優秀(ゆうしゅう)な翻訳者(ほんやくしゃ)は原文(げんぶん)のニュアンスを正確(せいかく)に伝(つた)えることができる。

A skilled translator can accurately convey the nuances of the original text.

Composed of 翻訳(ほんやく) (translation) + 者(しゃ) (person). Refers specifically to a person who translates written text. In publishing, the translator's name typically appears on the cover alongside the author's.

Common collocations

翻訳者(ほんやくしゃ)を務(つと)める: to serve as translator
翻訳者(ほんやくしゃ)を目指(めざ)す: to aim to become a translator
プロの翻訳者(ほんやくしゃ): professional translator
文芸(ぶんげい)翻訳者(ほんやくしゃ): literary translator

Similar words

翻訳家(ほんやくか): translator — emphasizes translation as a profession or calling; 翻訳者(ほんやくしゃ) is more neutral
通訳者(つうやくしゃ): interpreter — works with spoken language, not written
訳者(やくしゃ): translator — a shorter form commonly seen in book credits

general

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