Translation guide
How to express that something is offered, presented, or made available in Japanese, depending on what is offered and the context.
To say that something is provided, presented, or made available to someone.
The most common and neutral way to say something is offered, especially services, information, or opportunities.
Free Wi-Fi is offered.
This service is offered to members.
Used when something is offered in a more physical sense, like food, drinks, or items. Often implies 'served' or 'handed out'.
Tea and sweets were offered.
Emphasizes the physical act of holding something out to someone. Often used for objects being handed over.
An envelope was offered to him.
To say that someone is offered a job, role, or position.
Common loanword for job offers, especially in business or entertainment contexts.
He was offered a new job.
Specifically for receiving a job offer (informal decision) before formal hiring in Japan.
Used when someone is informally approached or sounded out about a position or opportunity.
I was offered the manager position (informally).
To say that a chance or option is made available.
To say that a product or service is available for purchase.
The English passive 'be offered' often does not translate directly into a single Japanese passive verb. Instead, Japanese uses context-appropriate verbs like 提供される (for services), 出される (for physical items), or 与えられる (for opportunities).
She was offered a job at a major company.
Several options were offered.
We offer various insurance policies.