Japanese word

司会

Pronunciation

Romajishikai

Meaning

  • nounmoderator

Example

会議では司会が必要です。kai gi de wa shi kai ga hitsu yō de su

We need a moderator for the meeting.

Illustration for 司会 (moderator)

More examples

参加者から質問が出たら、司会が順番に指名します。san ka sha ka ra shitsu mon ga de ta ra shi kai ga jun ban ni shi mei shi ma su

When participants ask questions, the moderator will call on them in turn.

Core concept

Describes the role of organizing a gathering's flow so that speakers, topics, and turns proceed smoothly.

Common phrases

  • 司会を務めるshi kai o tsuto me ru

    serve as moderator

  • 司会をするshi kai o su ru

    moderate

  • 司会を任せるshi kai o maka se ru

    put someone in charge of moderating

  • 司会を担当するshi kai o tan tō su ru

    be in charge of moderating

  • 司会をお願いするshi kai o o nega i su ru

    ask someone to moderate

Similar words

進行役shinkōyaku: A person who guides the order and timing of a meeting, show, or other event.
議長gichō: A person who presides over a formal meeting and manages its proceedings.

Definition in Japanese

会議や行事で、出席者を紹介し、発言や進行を取りまとめる役を務める人。kai gi ya gyō ji de shus seki sha o shō kai shi hatsu gen ya shin kō o to ri ma to me ru yaku o tsuto me ru hito

Word origin

司 (shi, "to manage") and 会 (kai, "meeting") combine in the Japanese compound 司会 (shikai) for conducting a meeting or event.

Usage tips

  • A Japanese 司会 (shikai) may introduce guests, announce each segment, and link parts of a show, not only control a formal discussion.

Other meanings

  • hostnoun

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