通訳

つうやく

interpretation; interpreter

Also:interpreter

What does 通訳 mean?

通訳 is a Japanese noun meaning interpretation; interpreter in English. It can also be translated as interpreter depending on context. It is written as 通訳 in kanji, つうやく in hiragana, and tsuuyaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentence

彼は彼女を通訳として雇った。

He engaged her as an interpreter.