Translation guide
How to express 'first report' in Japanese, covering initial announcements, breaking news, and first-time submissions.
The very first public report or breaking news about an event or situation.
Standard term for the first news report or initial notification, often used in journalism and official contexts.
事故の第一報が入った。
The first report of the accident came in.
The initial submission of a report, such as a school assignment, business document, or research paper.
General phrase for 'first report' in the sense of a submitted document or oral briefing.
最初の報告書を提出した。
I submitted the first report.
The first report from a person directly involved or witnessing an event.
第一報 emphasizes being the first in a sequence of reports, while 速報 emphasizes the speed of delivery. Use 第一報 for initial findings and 速報 for breaking news flashes.
第一報は朝、第二報は夕方に発表された。
The first report was announced in the morning, and the second in the evening.
速報で地震の規模が伝えられた。
The magnitude of the earthquake was reported in a breaking news flash.
According to the first report, the damage is extensive.
Breaking news or flash report, emphasizing speed. Common in news media.
地震の速報がテレビで流れた。
A breaking news report about the earthquake was broadcast on TV.
Literally 'first report', used in formal or technical contexts, such as military or scientific initial findings.
探査機からの初報が届いた。
The first report from the probe arrived.
In the first report, issues were pointed out.
Used for numbered reports in a series, like 'first quarterly report' or 'first interim report'.
第一回報告会を開催します。
We will hold the first report meeting.
Similar to 第一回報告, but slightly more formal and often used in business or project settings.
初回報告の内容を確認してください。
Please check the contents of the first report.
Refers to the first public statement or comment made by someone, often a key figure, about an event.
首相の第一声が注目されている。
The prime minister's first report (statement) is attracting attention.
First testimony or account, used in legal or investigative contexts.
目撃者の最初の証言が重要だ。
The witness's first report (testimony) is important.