Japanese word

スカウト

Pronunciation

Romajisukauto

Meaning

  • nounscout

Example

そのスカウトは新しい才能を探しています。so no su ka u to wa atara shi i sai nō o saga shi te i ma su

That scout is looking for new talent.

Illustration for スカウト (scout)

More examples

駅でスカウトに声をかけられました。eki de su ka u to ni koe o ka ke ra re ma shi ta

A scout approached me at the station.

Core concept

Refers to actively seeking people with useful or exceptional abilities and inviting them to join a group or organization.

Common phrases

  • スカウトに声をかけられるsu ka u to ni koe o ka ke ra re ru

    be approached by a scout

  • 選手をスカウトするsen shu o su ka u to su ru

    scout a player

  • プロのスカウトpu ro no su ka u to

    professional scout

Similar words

勧誘員kanyūin: A person who invites others to join a group, service, or activity.
採用担当者saiyōtantōsha: A person who finds and hires workers for an organization.

Definition in Japanese

能力や将来性のある人を見つけて、組織や仕事に誘うこと。また、その役割を担う人。nō ryoku ya shō rai sei no a ru hito o mi tsu ke te so shiki ya shi goto ni saso u ko to ma ta so no yaku wari o nina u hito

Word origin

スカウト (sukauto, "scout") is a Japanese loanword from English scout, a word that developed from Old French escoute, "a lookout", related to escouter, "to listen".

Usage tips

  • A scout in English may look for athletes, performers, or workers, so the surrounding field often shows whether the word refers to sports, entertainment, or employment.

Other meanings

  • headhunternoun
  • recruiternoun

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