Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'announcement' depends on context: formal public statements, casual personal news, or official notifications. The most common word is 発表 (happyō), but other terms like 告知 (kokuchi) and お知らせ (oshirase) are used in specific situations.
To make an official statement to the public or a group, often via media or formal channels.
The most general term for a formal announcement, such as a company's new product, research results, or a public statement. Often used with the verb する (suru).
The announcement of the new product is next week.
Similar to 発表 but emphasizes making something public that was previously private or internal. Often used for official disclosures.
A formal statement or declaration, often by an organization or public figure on a specific issue. More like a 'statement' than a general announcement.
To tell people about personal news or events in a less formal way.
To promote an event or product to the public, often through media or physical notices.
Commonly used for event announcements, promotions, or advertisements. Often seen on websites, social media, and posters.
To inform a specific group about rules, schedules, or important updates.
A formal notification, often in writing, such as from a school, company, or government office. Used for things like schedule changes or policy updates.
To refer to an announcement made through news media, such as TV or newspapers.
We will make an official announcement tomorrow.
The government announced a new policy.
調査結果を公表します。
We will announce the survey results.
会社は声明を出した。
The company issued a statement.
Polite and common for notifying people about something, like an event or change. Can be used in both personal and semi-formal contexts.
I sent out a moving announcement.
Here's an announcement about the event.
Means 'report' but can be used for sharing personal news, especially when it's something you want to inform others about. Less formal than 発表.
I announced my marriage (to friends/family).
In very casual settings, you can simply say 'I told everyone' or 'I let people know' instead of using a noun for 'announcement'.
I told everyone I'm moving.
I put up an announcement for the event on the website.
A poster announcing the new release
Literally 'guidance' or 'information', but often used for invitations or announcements about events, especially when sent directly to people.
I received an announcement about the exhibition.
We received an announcement from the school about the closure.
Also used in this context, but slightly less formal than 通知. Common in emails or bulletins from organizations.
Announcement from the library
Means 'breaking news' or 'flash report'. Used for urgent announcements in news contexts.
A breaking news announcement about the earthquake came in.
Simply 'news'. Can be used to refer to an announcement in the media.
The news announcement of the president's resignation
Event announcement/promotion
Notice of closure
The loanword アナウンスメント (anaunsumento) exists but is rarely used. It sounds unnatural in most contexts. Stick to the Japanese terms above.
Did you see the announcement about the party?