Translation guide
How to refer to official publications in Japanese, depending on the type of document and context.
The learner wants to refer to an official report or bulletin issued by a government body or institution.
General term for an official bulletin or gazette issued by a government or public office. Often used for periodic announcements.
The new ordinance was published in the city's official bulletin.
Specifically the official gazette of the Japanese government, where laws, regulations, and official notices are published.
Laws come into effect after being published in the official gazette.
A white paper, an official report issued by the government on a specific topic, often annually.
The environmental white paper was published again this year.
The learner wants to refer to a regular official publication of an organization, such as a society or company.
The learner wants to refer to a single official document or record, not necessarily a periodical.
The learner needs a formal, generic term for any official publication.
公報 is a general term for official bulletins from public offices. 官報 specifically refers to the Japanese government's official gazette. 機関誌 is the journal of an organization like a society or university.
The direct translation 'オフィシャル・パブリケーション' is not natural Japanese. Use the specific terms above depending on the type of publication.
同窓会の会報が年に一度送られてくる。
The alumni association's bulletin is sent once a year.
The company announced the new policy in an official document.
Government publications are also available online.