synonym Comparative
ニュース
VS
報道
Differences Between "ニュース" and "報道"
Option A
ニュース
Meaning
news
Reading
ニュース (nyūsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
毎朝、テレビでニュースを見ます。
I watch the news on TV every morning.
Option B
報道
Meaning
report; news; coverage
Reading
ほうどう (houdou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その事件はニュースで大きく報道された。
That incident was widely reported in the news.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(news)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- ニュース: A katakana word directly borrowed from English. Refers to information about current events or recent happenings.
- 報道: Refers to the act of reporting news or information, often by media outlets. Can also refer to the news itself. より公式な文脈で使われます。(Used in more formal contexts.)
- ニュース: A katakana word directly borrowed from English. Refers to information about current events or recent happenings.
- 報道: Refers to the act of reporting news or information, often by media outlets. Can also refer to the news itself. より公式な文脈で使われます。(Used in more formal contexts.)
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