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How to say "Presentation" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "presentation", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
発表
はっぴょう (happyō)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
呈示
ていじ (teiji)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "presentation" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 発表 and 呈示.
In Japanese, 発表 (はっぴょう (happyō)) is typically associated with "presentation, announcement, publication" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents The act of making something known to others, such as giving a presentation or announcing results. 自分の意見や研究結果などを皆の前で公式に述べることです。.
On the other hand, 呈示 (ていじ (teiji)) maps to "presentation, showing, submission (of a document)" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents A more formal term than 見せる. A literal translation of "presentation" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "発表"
明日の午前に研究の発表があります。
I have a research presentation tomorrow morning.
Bilingual Context for "呈示"
警官に身分証明書を呈示してください。
Please present your identification to the police officer.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "明日の午前に研究の ＿＿＿ があります。" (Meaning: "I have a research presentation tomorrow morning.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "発表" fits here because it means "presentation, announcement, publication" in the context of: "I have a research presentation tomorrow morning.". "呈示" represents "presentation, showing, submission (of a document)".