Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Information" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "information", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
情報
じょうほう (jōhō)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
説明会
せつめいかい (setsumeikai)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "information" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 情報 and 説明会.
In Japanese, 情報 (じょうほう (jōhō)) is typically associated with "information" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Refers to facts or details about someone or something. Often used with verbs like 得る.
On the other hand, 説明会 (せつめいかい (setsumeikai)) maps to "information session; briefing session" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents An event or meeting where information about something. A literal translation of "information" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "情報"
インターネットで旅行の情報を集めました。
I gathered information about the trip on the internet.
Bilingual Context for "説明会"
新しいスマホの機能について、説明会に参加しました。
I attended an information session about the features of the new smartphone.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "インターネットで旅行の ＿＿＿ を集めました。" (Meaning: "I gathered information about the trip on the internet.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "情報" fits here because it means "information" in the context of: "I gathered information about the trip on the internet.". "説明会" represents "information session; briefing session".