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judge (of a contest); examiner; judging-panel member
A person who evaluates entries in a competition, contest, or examination and decides on results or scores. Common for contests, auditions, art exhibitions, and qualification screenings.
コンテストの審査員を務めた。
I served as a judge for the contest.
審査員が作品を一つずつ評価した。
The judges evaluated the works one by one.
厳しい審査員として知られるその先生が、今回は高い点をつけた。
That teacher, known as a strict judge, gave high marks this time.
Composed of 審査 (examination, screening) + 員 (member, staff).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 審査員を務める: to serve as a judge
- 審査員長: head judge; chief examiner
- 特別審査員: special / guest judge
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 審判: referee; umpire — judges play and fouls in sports rather than scoring artistic or competitive entries
- 選考委員: selection committee member — chooses among applicants (jobs, awards) rather than scoring a performance