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.
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.
Casual abbreviation of プレゼンテーション. Very common in spoken business Japanese.
A formal lecture or speech, often by an expert. More like a keynote or invited talk.
The action of handing over, submitting, or showing something formally.
The formal giving of an award, prize, or gift.
The act of awarding or conferring a prize, medal, or certificate.
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.
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.
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.
Give a project presentation.
The presentation was well received.
研究発表を聞きに行きました。
I went to hear a research presentation.
プレゼン、うまくいった？
Did your presentation go well?
教授の講演はとても興味深かった。
The professor's lecture was very interesting.
Submission of documents, reports, or assignments. Focuses on the act of handing in.
The deadline for the report submission is tomorrow.
Presentation of evidence, documents, or information, often in a formal or legal context.
I was asked to present the evidence.
Similar to 提示, but often used for showing tickets, passes, or certificates.
You need to present your passport.
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.
There was a presentation of commemorative gifts.
We devise ways to present the products.
Expression or representation, often used for artistic or media presentation.
The visual presentation of data is important.
Staging or direction, used for dramatic or theatrical presentation, including events and media.
I was in charge of the event's presentation.
I will do the presentation of the new colleague.
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.
She gave a presentation on climate change.