Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Report" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "report", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
報告
ほうこく (houkoku)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
報告書
ほうこくしょ (houkokusho)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "report" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 報告 and 報告書.
In Japanese, 報告 (ほうこく (houkoku)) is typically associated with "report, to report" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Noun, often used with する.
On the other hand, 報告書 (ほうこくしょ (houkokusho)) maps to "report, written report, official report" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to a formal, written document that presents information, findings, or analyses. Commonly used in business, academic, or governmental contexts.. A literal translation of "report" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "報告"
会議の結果を報告します。
I will report the results of the meeting.
Bilingual Context for "報告書"
会議のために、新しい報告書を作成しました。
I created a new report for the meeting.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "会議の結果を ＿＿＿ します。" (Meaning: "I will report the results of the meeting.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "報告" fits here because it means "report, to report" in the context of: "I will report the results of the meeting.". "報告書" represents "report, written report, official report".