synonym Comparative
通知
VS
報告
Differences Between "通知" and "報告"
Option A
通知
Meaning
notification; notice
Reading
つうち (tsuuchi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
試験の結果が郵便で通知された。
The exam results were notified by mail.
Option B
報告
Meaning
report, notification
Reading
ほうこく (hōkoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
出張から戻ったら、すぐに部長に報告します。
When I return from my business trip, I will immediately report to the manager.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(notification; notice)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 通知: Often refers to official or formal notices/announcements (e.g., from a school, company, government). Can be a noun or a suru-verb (通知する). / 学校や会社、行政などからの公式な知らせや告知によく使われます。名詞としても、「通知する」という動詞としても使えます。
- 報告: To inform someone about something that has happened, or the results of an action, often formally or in a business context. 「報告する」 (hōkoku suru) is the verb form.
- 通知: Often refers to official or formal notices/announcements (e.g., from a school, company, government). Can be a noun or a suru-verb (通知する). / 学校や会社、行政などからの公式な知らせや告知によく使われます。名詞としても、「通知する」という動詞としても使えます。
- 報告: To inform someone about something that has happened, or the results of an action, often formally or in a business context. 「報告する」 (hōkoku suru) is the verb form.
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