B2 noun Formal

公表

/koːhjoː/

To officially announce or release information to the public.

Examples

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1

試験の合格発表は、ウェブサイトで公表される。

The exam results will be announced on the website.

2

研究チームは、新種の生物を発見したと公表した。

The research team announced that they discovered a new species.

3

新製品の発売日を来週公表する予定だ。

We plan to announce the release date of the new product next week.

Word Family

Noun
公表
Verb
公表する
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Kou' (public) and 'Hyou' (surface). Putting it on the surface for the public.

Quick Quiz

その企業は、不祥事の事実を速やかに( )した。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 公表

Examples

1

試験の合格発表は、ウェブサイトで公表される。

everyday

The exam results will be announced on the website.

2

研究チームは、新種の生物を発見したと公表した。

academic

The research team announced that they discovered a new species.

3

新製品の発売日を来週公表する予定だ。

business

We plan to announce the release date of the new product next week.

4

調査結果を広く一般に公表すべきである。

formal

The survey results should be widely publicized to the general public.

5

まだ誰にも公表しないでね。

informal

Don't announce it to anyone yet.

Word Family

Noun
公表
Verb
公表する

Common Collocations

結果を公表する to announce the results
公表を控える to refrain from announcing
一般公表 public announcement
公表資料 published materials
氏名を公表する to release names

Common Phrases

公式に公表する

to officially announce

公表を差し控える

to withhold announcement

公表の義務

duty to disclose

Often Confused With

公表 vs 発表

Happyou is general 'announcement' (including presentations), while Kouhyou implies a more formal or official release of information to the entire public.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS reading passages about scientific research or government policies.

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Common Mistakes

Learners use 'Happyou' for everything; 'Kouhyou' is better for official data or reports.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Kou' (public) and 'Hyou' (surface). Putting it on the surface for the public.

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Word Origin

From '公' (public) and '表' (outside/surface).

Grammar Patterns

〜を公表する 〜の公表

Quick Quiz

その企業は、不祥事の事実を速やかに( )した。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 公表

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