Translation guide
How to express that a book, article, or other work is published in Japanese, covering both the act of publishing and the state of being published.
The book was published last year.
My article was published online.
To say that a written work is published and made available to the public.
The most common and neutral way to say 'be published' for books, magazines, and similar works. It is the passive form of 出版する (to publish).
His new novel will be published next month.
This magazine is published every week.
A more formal term, often used for scholarly works, series, or official publications. It emphasizes the act of issuing or releasing a publication.
Often used for newspapers, tickets, certificates, and other items that are issued. For books, it can overlap with 出版される but may emphasize the distribution aspect.
A new passport was issued.
A very formal and literary term, specifically for publishing a book. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.
His posthumous manuscript was published.
To say that an article, story, or post is published in a newspaper, magazine, website, or social media.
Used when an article, advertisement, or photo is published in a newspaper, magazine, or website. It means 'to be carried' or 'to be printed' in a publication.
To say that a work like a movie, album, or software is released or published.
Used for movies, art, or anything made public. For digital content, it can mean 'released' or 'made available'.
To say that a law, regulation, or official notice is published or made public.
The standard term for the promulgation of laws or official announcements.
出版 (shuppan) is the general term for publishing books. 発行 (hakkou) emphasizes issuing or distributing, and is used for newspapers, tickets, etc. 刊行 (kankou) is formal and often used for regular or scholarly publications. For most books, 出版 is the safest choice.
This book was published last year.
This academic journal is published four times a year.
This newspaper is published in the morning and evening.
His interview was published in the newspaper.
This article is published on the website.
A casual, everyday verb meaning 'to appear' in a publication. It is the intransitive counterpart of 載せる (to publish/put in).
My photo was published in a magazine!
Specifically for user-submitted content like blog posts, social media updates, or comments. It means 'to be posted'.
His video was published on YouTube.
The movie will be released next month.
A loanword from English, commonly used for software, music albums, and digital products.
The new app was released yesterday.
Used when a product goes on sale, including books, CDs, and games. It emphasizes the commercial release.
His album will be released next week.
The new law was promulgated.
Used for public notices, especially government or official announcements, often with a set period for public inspection.
The election schedule was announced.
この新聞は毎日発行される。
This newspaper is published daily.
出版 is specifically for printed matter like books and magazines. For movies, use 公開; for music/software, use リリース or 発売; for online articles, use 掲載 or 投稿.
The movie was published. (incorrect)
The movie was released.