1.
expert; knowledgeable person; person of insight
A person with knowledge, insight, or expertise in a particular field, often cited in news reports or academic discussions.
識者の意見を聞いた。
We heard the opinion of an expert.
識者の間では批判の声が上がっている。
Criticism is being raised among experts.
多くの識者が環境問題について警鐘を鳴らしている。
Many experts are sounding the alarm about environmental issues.
Composed of 識 (knowledge, discernment) + 者 (person). A formal, somewhat literary word most often encountered in news writing and formal discussions rather than casual conversation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 識者の意見 — expert opinion
- 識者の見解 — expert's view
- 有識者 — informed person; expert (more formal variant, often used for advisory panels)
- 有識者会議 — expert panel; advisory committee
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 専門家 — specialist, expert (more common in everyday usage; emphasizes specialization in a field)
- 有識者 — learned person (more formal; often used in government/institutional contexts)
- 知識人 — intellectual (broader; emphasizes general intellectual cultivation)
- 権威 — authority (emphasizes recognized standing in a field)
REGISTER:
Primarily used in written and formal contexts such as newspaper articles, academic writing, and official reports. In conversation, 専門家 is more natural.