synonym Comparative
知らせ
VS
広報
Differences Between "知らせ" and "広報"
Option A
知らせ
Meaning
notice, announcement, information
Reading
しらせ (shirase)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
入学試験の合否の知らせが届きました。
The notice of the entrance exam results arrived.
Option B
広報
Meaning
public relations, publicity; public information
Reading
こうほう (kōhō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は会社の広報担当として働いている。
He works as the public relations manager for the company.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(notice, announcement, information)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 知らせ: Refers to information or news that is conveyed to someone, often formally or in writing. Derived from the verb 知らせる (shiraseru - to inform).
- 広報: Refers to activities or information disseminated to the public by an organization (company, government, etc.) to build a positive image or inform about events/products.
- 知らせ: Refers to information or news that is conveyed to someone, often formally or in writing. Derived from the verb 知らせる (shiraseru - to inform).
- 広報: Refers to activities or information disseminated to the public by an organization (company, government, etc.) to build a positive image or inform about events/products.
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