Translation guide
The English verb 'disseminate' means to spread information, knowledge, or ideas widely. In Japanese, the best translation depends on what is being spread, how, and to whom. Common verbs include 広める (hiromeru) for general spreading, 普及させる (fukyū saseru) for popularizing, and 流布する (rufu suru) for circulating information. For formal or academic contexts, 周知する (shūchi suru) or 伝播する (denpa suru) may be used. Note that direct translations can sound unnatural; often, rephrasing with a more specific verb is better.
To make information, knowledge, or ideas known to many people.
General verb for spreading something abstract like information, ideas, or culture. Transitive.
He disseminated a new teaching method.
This organization is disseminating the importance of environmental protection.
To popularize or spread something so that it becomes common. Often used for technology, practices, or knowledge.
The government is trying to disseminate renewable energy.
The internet rapidly disseminated information.
To circulate or spread information, often with a nuance of rumors or unverified information. Slightly formal.
False information was disseminated.
To make widely known, often used in official or business contexts for announcements or policies.
Please disseminate the new rules to the employees.
To propagate or transmit, often used in academic or technical contexts for ideas, culture, or diseases. Formal.
Buddhism disseminated throughout Asia.
To hand out or send out physical or digital materials to many people.
To cause rumors or unverified information to circulate among people.
Directly translating 'disseminate' as 広める or 普及させる can sound unnatural if the object is not typically spread in Japanese. Consider whether a more specific verb like 発表する (announce), 公開する (release), or 共有する (share) fits better.
広める focuses on the act of spreading by an agent, while 普及させる emphasizes the result of becoming widespread. Use 広める when someone actively spreads something, and 普及させる when something becomes common due to efforts.
We disseminate the latest information via email.
マスコミが誤報を流した。
The media disseminated false reports.