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How to say "Presentation" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "presentation", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
提示
ていじ (teiji)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
進呈
しんてい (shintei)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "presentation" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 提示 and 進呈.
In Japanese, 提示 (ていじ (teiji)) is typically associated with "presentation (of documents, ideas), submission, showing" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used when officially presenting or showing something, often for verification, consideration, or instruction. Can be a noun or a する verb.
On the other hand, 進呈 (しんてい (shintei)) maps to "presentation, gift (formal, often free promotional gift)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 物品などを目上の人やお客様に差し上げることを丁寧に言う言葉です。企業や店舗が記念品や粗品を贈る際によく使われます。. A literal translation of "presentation" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "提示"
入場する際には身分証明書を提示してください。
Please present your identification when entering.
Bilingual Context for "進呈"
新規ご契約のお客様には、記念品を進呈いたします。
We will present a commemorative gift to new contract customers.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "入場する際には身分証明書を ＿＿＿ してください。" (Meaning: "Please present your identification when entering.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "提示" fits here because it means "presentation (of documents, ideas), submission, showing" in the context of: "Please present your identification when entering.". "進呈" represents "presentation, gift (formal, often free promotional gift)".