Translation guide
How to express the idea of a preview in Japanese, depending on whether it's a sneak peek, a trailer, a sample, or an advance look.
A brief look at something before it's officially available or finished.
Common for movie trailers, previews of upcoming content, or advance notice.
映画の予告を見ました。
I saw the movie preview.
Loanword from English, used in tech contexts (software previews, file previews) or casual settings.
このファイルのプレビューを表示してください。
Please show a preview of this file.
Specifically a preview screening of a film, often for press or special audiences.
試写会に招待されました。
I was invited to a preview screening.
A limited version of a product or content to try before buying or full release.
Trial version of software or a product.
試用版をダウンロードできます。
You can download a trial version.
Sample, often physical or a small portion of content.
Demo or trial version, especially for games or interactive experiences.
The action of checking something before it's final or public.
Literally 'see beforehand', a natural way to express previewing something.
資料を事前に見せてもらえますか？
Can I preview the materials?
To inspect or check in advance, often for venues or physical items.
会場を下見しました。
I previewed the venue.
Loanword verb, used in tech contexts.
印刷する前にプレビューしてください。
Please preview before printing.
予告 is the standard word for trailers and previews of upcoming media. プレビュー is a loanword used mainly in software or casual contexts. For a film preview, 予告 is more natural.
予告編が公開された。
The trailer was released.
無料サンプルをお試しください。
Please try a free sample.
ゲームの体験版をプレイした。
I played the game demo.