Translation guide
This guide covers how to express the idea of 'making something known' in Japanese, from formal announcements to casual sharing of information.
To make something widely known, often in a formal or official context.
The most common and versatile verb for making an official announcement or public statement.
They announced a new product.
Used for making something public, often by authorities or organizations. Slightly more formal than 発表する.
The government made the survey results known.
Formal term for giving notice or notification, often used in legal or administrative contexts.
Details of the event will be announced later.
To make known something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown.
Literally 'make clear', used for revealing facts, truths, or details.
He revealed the truth.
To expose or disclose, often with a nuance of revealing something scandalous or secret.
The scandal was exposed.
To leak information, often unintentionally or secretly.
To make a person known to another person or group.
To express or communicate one's existence, opinion, or emotions.
General verb for informing or letting someone know. Can be used for feelings, intentions, etc.
I made my feelings known to her.
To express one's intentions or will, often in a formal or explicit manner.
To declare or express formally, used for opinions, policies, or stances.
The government made its policy known.
To show or prove something through actions rather than words.
発表する is used for general announcements, including press releases, event announcements, and personal declarations. 公表する is more formal and often implies making information available to the public, especially by authorities or organizations. 公表する can also carry a nuance of disclosing something that was previously confidential.
Avoid directly translating 'make known' as 知らせる in all contexts. While 知らせる is a common verb for informing, it may sound too casual or vague for formal announcements. Choose the verb that matches the level of formality and the nature of the information.
He accidentally let the secret out.
I introduced the client to my boss.
He made known his intention to resign.
She made her talent known.