Translation guide
The English word "presentation" covers several distinct situations: a formal talk or lecture, the act of giving or showing something, a ceremonial awarding, and the way something is displayed or introduced. Japanese uses different words and phrases for each.
A prepared speech or demonstration given to an audience, often with visual aids.
The most common and direct loanword for a business or academic presentation. Often shortened to プレゼン in casual contexts.
明日、新製品のプレゼンテーションがあります。
I have a presentation on the new product tomorrow.
A formal announcement or presentation of research, results, or ideas. Common in academic and business settings.
研究発表を聞きに行きました。
I went to hear a research presentation.
Casual abbreviation of プレゼンテーション. Very common in spoken business Japanese.
プレゼン、うまくいった？
Did your presentation go well?
A formal lecture or speech, often by an expert. More like a keynote or invited talk.
教授の講演はとても興味深かった。
The professor's lecture was very interesting.
The action of handing over, submitting, or showing something formally.
Submission of documents, reports, or assignments. Focuses on the act of handing in.
レポートの提出期限は明日です。
The deadline for the report submission is tomorrow.
Presentation of evidence, documents, or information, often in a formal or legal context.
Similar to 提示, but often used for showing tickets, passes, or certificates.
The formal giving of an award, prize, or gift.
The act of awarding or conferring a prize, medal, or certificate.
賞の授与式が行われた。
The award presentation ceremony was held.
Presentation of a gift or memento, often in a formal ceremony.
The manner or style in which something is displayed, arranged, or introduced.
The way of showing or presenting something, focusing on visual or communicative style.
商品の見せ方を工夫する。
We devise ways to present the products.
Expression or representation, often used for artistic or media presentation.
データの視覚的な表現が重要だ。
The visual presentation of data is important.
Staging or direction, used for dramatic or theatrical presentation, including events and media.
The act of introducing someone to others.
General introduction of a person. Note: 自己紹介 (じこしょうかい) is self-introduction.
新しい同僚の紹介をします。
I will do the presentation of the new colleague.
プレゼン (presentation) often implies a persuasive or sales-oriented talk with slides. 発表 (announcement/presentation) is more neutral and common in academic or formal reporting contexts. In business, both are used, but プレゼン is more casual.
企画のプレゼンをする。
Give a project presentation.
研究結果を発表する。
Present research results.
In English, you can 'present a report', but in Japanese, プレゼンテーション refers to an oral/visual talk. For handing in a document, use 提出する.
プレゼンは好評でした。
The presentation was well received.
彼女は気候変動について発表した。
She gave a presentation on climate change.
I was asked to present the evidence.
You need to present your passport.
記念品の贈呈がありました。
There was a presentation of commemorative gifts.
イベントの演出を担当した。
I was in charge of the event's presentation.