Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of a 'report card' is most commonly expressed as 通知表 (tsūchihyō) in school contexts. There are also related terms for different educational levels and contexts.
The standard document showing a student's grades and comments, typically issued at the end of each term.
The most common term for a school report card, used from elementary through high school. It includes grades, attendance, and teacher comments.
A report on a child's development and activities in preschool settings, often more narrative than graded.
A daily communication notebook between parents and teachers, often used in place of a formal report card for young children. It may contain daily notes and periodic summaries.
While 通知表 is standard, some regions or schools may use 通信簿 more frequently. Both are understood nationwide.
通知表 specifically refers to the periodic report card with grades and comments. 成績表 can refer to any grade report, including transcripts or single-subject reports.
通知表をもらった。
I received my report card.
My grades on my report card improved.
Synonym for 通知表, used interchangeably. Slightly more common in some regions or older usage.
The teacher's comments were written on the report card.
Literally 'grade sheet', this can refer to a report card but is broader, also used for transcripts or grade reports in various contexts.
I showed my report card to my parents.
Today's activities were written in the communication notebook.
A formal cumulative record kept by the school, not typically shown to parents. Used in administrative contexts.
The cumulative guidance record is kept by the school.