Translation guide
In Japanese, the term for 'public relations department' depends on the context and the type of organization. The most common and general term is 広報部 (kōhōbu), but other variations exist for specific sectors or nuances.
To refer to the department responsible for public relations, media relations, and corporate communications.
The standard term for a public relations department in most companies and organizations. It covers media relations, press releases, and internal/external communications.
Please contact the public relations department.
He works in the public relations department.
Used when the PR function is a section (課) rather than a full department (部). Common in smaller organizations or government offices.
I requested materials from the city hall's public relations section.
A direct loanword from English, often used in modern or international companies. It may sound more casual or trendy.
The PR department's event planning is always interesting.
Used when the PR function is a small office or room, often in government or non-profit organizations. Implies a smaller scale than 部.
A press release was issued from the public relations office.
To refer to a public relations or public information department in a government agency or municipality.
Common in local governments for the section handling public information, newsletters, and citizen communications.
The prefecture's public relations section created a new tourism pamphlet.
Used in larger government bodies or ministries where the PR function is a full department.
To refer to the office handling public relations, admissions PR, or external affairs.
広報部 is the traditional Japanese term and is widely understood. PR部 is a loanword and may be perceived as more modern or international. In formal documents or traditional companies, 広報部 is preferred.
Our company's public relations department has a 50-year history.
Since we're a startup, we created a PR department.
The suffix (部, 課, 室) indicates the size and hierarchy. 部 is a department, 課 is a section, and 室 is an office. Choose based on the actual structure of the organization you're referring to.
The Ministry of Defense's public relations department held a press conference.
The public relations office publishes a newsletter for students.