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How to say "Announcement" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "announcement", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
発表
はっぴょう (happyō)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
披露
ひろう (hirou)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "announcement" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 発表 and 披露.
In Japanese, 発表 (はっぴょう (happyō)) is typically associated with "announcement; presentation; publication; release" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to making an announcement, presentation, publication, or release of information/results to the public. Often used as 研究発表 or 合格発表. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Announcement! "I have an important announcement! I love Haruka-san the most in the universe!" ...っ, T-To announce such embarrassing things in public! B-But... I am extremely happy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はっぴょう（発表）！『重大発表です！僕はハルカさんを宇宙一愛しています！』って…っ, 人前でそんな大声で発表するなんてバカ！…でも、飛び上がるほど嬉しいわ！』.
On the other hand, 披露 (ひろう (hirou)) maps to "announcement, presentation, unveiling, showing (e.g., new product, talent, marriage)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 今まで隠していたものや、新しいものを公衆に発表したり、見せたりすること。結婚披露宴や新製品の披露など、改まった場で使われる。. A literal translation of "announcement" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "発表"
ノーベル賞の_______は、毎年十月にスウェーデンのストックホルムで行われ、世界中のメディアが注目します。
The announcement of the Nobel Prize takes place every October in Stockholm, Sweden, and media around the world pay attention.
Bilingual Context for "披露"
新婚夫婦は盛大な結婚披露宴を行った。
The newlywed couple held a grand wedding reception.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "ノーベル賞の_______は、毎年十月にスウェーデンのストックホルムで行われ、世界中のメディアが注目します。" (Meaning: "The announcement of the Nobel Prize takes place every October in Stockholm, Sweden, and media around the world pay attention.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "発表" fits here because it means "announcement; presentation; publication; release" in the context of: "The announcement of the Nobel Prize takes place every October in Stockholm, Sweden, and media around the world pay attention.". "披露" represents "announcement, presentation, unveiling, showing (e.g., new product, talent, marriage)".