Translation guide
How to express 'launching' in Japanese, covering starting a new product/service, physically launching an object, and launching a boat or ship.
To begin offering a new product, service, website, campaign, or project.
General word for 'start' or 'commencement'. Commonly used for launching services, campaigns, or projects.
新サービスの開始を発表した。
They announced the launch of a new service.
Specifically for launching a product for sale. Very common for new products, books, music, etc.
新製品を来月発売します。
We will launch the new product next month.
Often used for launching a new business, website, or system. Implies setting up and starting operation.
新しいウェブサイトを立ち上げた。
We launched a new website.
Loanword from English, used in business and tech contexts. Often for product launches, especially in marketing.
アプリのローンチイベントを開催した。
We held a launch event for the app.
To send a rocket, missile, or projectile into the air or space.
Standard term for launching a rocket, satellite, or fireworks.
ロケットの打ち上げは成功した。
The rocket launch was successful.
Used for launching missiles, torpedoes, or projectiles. More military/technical nuance.
To put a boat or ship into the water for the first time or for use.
Specifically for the ceremonial or first-time launching of a newly built ship.
新しい船の進水式が行われた。
The launching ceremony for the new ship was held.
General phrase for putting a boat out to sea, not necessarily a first launch.
明日、釣り船を出す予定だ。
We plan to launch the fishing boat tomorrow.
A missile was launched.