発表
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
3 of 5明日、学校で発表があります。
I have a presentation at school tomorrow.
政府が新しい計画を発表しました。
The government announced a new plan.
みんなに結婚を発表したよ。
I announced my marriage to everyone.
Word Family
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
明日、学校で発表があります。
everydayI have a presentation at school tomorrow.
政府が新しい計画を発表しました。
formalThe government announced a new plan.
みんなに結婚を発表したよ。
informalI announced my marriage to everyone.
大学の授業で研究を発表します。
academicI will present my research in a university class.
来週、新商品の発表があります。
businessThere will be an announcement of a new product next week.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
口頭発表
oral presentation
中間発表
interim report/presentation
記者発表
press release
Often Confused With
Houkoku is reporting facts or progress to a superior, while Happyo is a public reveal or formal presentation.
Shoukai means to introduce someone or something for the first time, whereas Happyo is revealing information or data.
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).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'shoukai' (introduction) when they are standing in front of a class to give a 'happyou' (presentation).
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.
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
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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