Translation guide
The English verb 'publish' covers making content available to the public, whether in print, online, or through official announcements. Japanese uses different words depending on the medium and formality.
To issue a book, magazine, or other printed material for sale or distribution.
The standard verb for publishing books, magazines, and other printed works. It implies a commercial or formal release.
彼は新しい小説を出版した。
He published a new novel.
この辞書は去年出版されました。
This dictionary was published last year.
More formal than 出版する, often used for scholarly or official publications. Can also refer to periodicals.
学会誌が毎年刊行されている。
The academic journal is published annually.
A very formal, literary term for publishing a book, often used for one's own work. Rare in everyday speech.
彼は自伝を上梓した。
He published his autobiography.
To make content available on the internet, such as a blog post, news article, or video.
General term for making something public, including online content. Works for articles, videos, documents, etc.
新しい記事をウェブサイトで公開した。
I published a new article on the website.
To formally announce or make public an official statement, law, or regulation.
Used for the official promulgation of laws, ordinances, or government announcements.
新しい法律が公布された。
The new law was published (promulgated).
To have a scholarly article or study appear in a journal or proceedings.
Commonly used for presenting or publishing research findings, both at conferences and in journals.
彼はその研究を学術誌に発表した。
He published the research in an academic journal.
To issue a specific edition of a periodical.
Used for issuing newspapers, magazines, tickets, certificates, etc. Emphasizes the act of putting out an edition.
この新聞は毎日発行されている。
This newspaper is published daily.
出版する is for traditional print publishing (books, magazines). 公開する is for making anything public, especially online content. Do not use 出版する for a blog post.
出版する implies a formal, printed publication. For online articles, videos, or posts, use 公開する, 投稿する, or アップする.
I plan to publish the video on YouTube.
Specifically for posting content on social media, blogs, or forums. Implies a user-submitted post.
ブログに記事を投稿した。
I published a post on my blog.
SNSに写真を投稿するのが好きです。
I like publishing photos on social media.
Casual term for uploading or publishing content online, borrowed from 'upload'. Common in spoken Japanese.
さっき動画をアップしたよ。
I just published a video.
General term for announcing or making public. Can be used for research results, news, or official statements.
政府が新しい政策を発表した。
The government published (announced) a new policy.
Similar to 発表する but often implies releasing information that was previously confidential or internal.
調査結果を公表した。
They published the survey results.
Means 'to publish' in the sense of including an article in a newspaper, magazine, or journal. Focuses on the act of printing or posting.
論文が専門誌に掲載された。
The paper was published in a specialized journal.
The latest issue of the magazine was published.