鑑定士(かんていし)

かんていし
noun
appraiser; certified evaluator
1. appraiser; certified evaluator; assessor
A professional who evaluates the authenticity, quality, or value of items such as real estate, art, antiques, or gemstones. Often a licensed or certified profession in Japan.
不動産(ふどうさん)鑑定士(かんていし)に相談(そうだん)した。
I consulted a real estate appraiser.
鑑定士(かんていし)がこの絵画(かいが)を本物(ほんもの)だと判断(はんだん)した。
The appraiser determined that this painting is authentic.
宝石(ほうせき)鑑定士(かんていし)の資格(しかく)を取(と)るには、長年(ながねん)の経験(けいけん)と専門(せんもん)知識(ちしき)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
To obtain certification as a gemstone appraiser, you need years of experience and specialized knowledge.

Composed of 鑑定(かんてい) (appraisal, evaluation) + 士(し) (professional, certified person). The suffix 士(し) indicates a qualified professional, often one who holds a license or certification.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不動産(ふどうさん)鑑定士(かんていし): real estate appraiser
  • 宝石(ほうせき)鑑定士(かんていし): gemstone appraiser
  • 美術(びじゅつ)鑑定士(かんていし): art appraiser
  • 鑑定士(かんていし)の資格(しかく): appraiser's certification

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 鑑定人(かんていにん): appraiser, expert witness — similar meaning, but used more in legal contexts
  • 査定(さてい): assessment — the act of evaluating (often for insurance or tax purposes), not the person
  • 目利(めき)き: connoisseur, expert eye — an informal term for someone skilled at identifying quality or authenticity
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Added 2026.4.5 11:21 · Revised 2026.4.10 17:28
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