Translation guide
The English word "publication" can refer to the act of making something public, or to a published work like a book or magazine. Japanese uses different words depending on the context.
Referring to a physical or digital item that has been published, such as a book, magazine, newspaper, or academic journal.
The most general term for a published work. It covers books, magazines, newspapers, and other printed or digital materials.
This library houses many old publications.
Similar to 出版物, but often used in formal or official contexts, such as government or institutional publications.
Specifically refers to books, often in a more formal or commercial sense. Not used for magazines or newspapers.
Referring to the process or action of making something publicly available, such as releasing a book, article, or information.
Referring to a particular issue, volume, or number of a magazine, journal, or newspaper.
Used as a suffix to indicate the issue number of a periodical. Often combined with the publication name.
Both mean 'publication' as a physical item. 出版物 is the everyday word. 刊行物 is more formal and often used for official or institutional publications.
出版 is the general act of publishing a book or similar work. 発行 is often used for issuing periodicals, tickets, or official documents on a regular basis.
Government publications are available online.
The latest publications include e-books as well.
The act of publishing a book, magazine, or other printed/digital work. Can also refer to the publishing industry.
The publication of his novel is set for next month.
The act of making something public, often used for official announcements, data, or research findings. Not limited to books.
The publication of the survey results is scheduled for next week.
Issuing or publishing something like a newspaper, magazine, or ticket. Often used for periodicals or official documents.
This magazine is published on the 1st of every month.
Similar to 出版 but more formal, often used for scholarly or official publications.
The publication of the academic journal is delayed.
先月号の特集はとても面白かった。
Last month's issue had a very interesting feature.
Also a suffix meaning 'issue' or 'edition', often used in formal contexts like 'morning edition' (朝刊).
His interview was in the morning edition.