N3
こうこく (kōkoku)
広告
advertisement; ad
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to public advertisements in newspapers, TV, or internet. Often used with 広告を出す (to place an ad). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'How do you like this new ad design? ...W-What?! "The manager should be the model to make it more effective"?! D-Don't say such embarrassing things! I am strictly a behind-the-scenes professional!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『この新しい広告デザイン、どうかしら？...って、な、何よ？！「部長がモデルになった方が効果がある」？！ば、バカ言わないでよ！私は広報のプロとして裏方に徹するんだから！』
📝 Example Sentences
インターネットに新しい製品の広告を出しました。
We placed an advertisement for our new product on the internet.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "広告"!
新聞の_______を見て、そのイベントを知りました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 紙面等に掲載された宣伝メディアを指すため「広告」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『広告を見てイベントに来てくれたの？嬉しいわ！でも、私の「心のシグナル（広告）」にも早く気付きなさいよね！』
English: Since it refers to the promotional media published on paper, 'advertisement' (kōkoku) is correct. Haruka: 'You saw the ad and came to the event? I'm happy! But notice my "heart's signal (ad)" quickly too!'
English: Since it refers to the promotional media published on paper, 'advertisement' (kōkoku) is correct. Haruka: 'You saw the ad and came to the event? I'm happy! But notice my "heart's signal (ad)" quickly too!'
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