A1 noun Neutral #2,544 most common

発表

happyō /hapːʲoː/

The act of making something known to the public or an audience, often through an announcement, presentation, or publication. It is commonly used for school reports, business presentations, or official government reveals.

Examples

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1

明日、学校で発表があります。

I have a presentation at school tomorrow.

2

政府が新しい計画を発表しました。

The government announced a new plan.

3

みんなに結婚を発表したよ。

I announced my marriage to everyone.

Word Family

Noun
発表
Verb
発表する
Related
発表者
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Hap' like 'happen' and 'pyo' like 'pure/table'. You are making the information 'happen' by bringing it to the 'table' for everyone to see.

Quick Quiz

来週、クラスで日本語の___をします。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 発表

Examples

1

明日、学校で発表があります。

everyday

I have a presentation at school tomorrow.

2

政府が新しい計画を発表しました。

formal

The government announced a new plan.

3

みんなに結婚を発表したよ。

informal

I announced my marriage to everyone.

4

大学の授業で研究を発表します。

academic

I will present my research in a university class.

5

来週、新商品の発表があります。

business

There will be an announcement of a new product next week.

Word Family

Noun
発表
Verb
発表する
Related
発表者

Common Collocations

発表を行う to give a presentation
結果を発表する to announce results
研究発表 research presentation
合格発表 announcement of exam results
公式発表 official announcement

Common Phrases

口頭発表

oral presentation

中間発表

interim report/presentation

記者発表

press release

Often Confused With

発表 vs 報告

Houkoku is reporting facts or progress to a superior, while Happyo is a public reveal or formal presentation.

発表 vs 紹介

Shoukai means to introduce someone or something for the first time, whereas Happyo is revealing information or data.

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Usage Notes

It is a suru-verb, meaning you add 'suru' to make it 'to announce' or 'to present'. It is widely used in both academic settings (school projects) and professional settings (product launches).

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'shoukai' (introduction) when they are standing in front of a class to give a 'happyou' (presentation).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Hap' like 'happen' and 'pyo' like 'pure/table'. You are making the information 'happen' by bringing it to the 'table' for everyone to see.

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Word Origin

From the kanji 発 (hatsu - to emit/start) and 表 (hyou - surface/expression), meaning to put something out onto the surface/public.

Grammar Patterns

~の発表 (the announcement/presentation of ~) ~を発表する (to announce/present ~)
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Cultural Context

In Japan, 'Goukaku Happyo' (announcement of passing an entrance exam) is a significant cultural event where students gather at schools to see their exam numbers posted on a board.

Quick Quiz

来週、クラスで日本語の___をします。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 発表

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