Translation guide
The English word 'reporting' can refer to the act of giving an account of something, the journalistic profession, or the formal presentation of information. This guide helps learners express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
To convey that you are telling someone about an event, situation, or information, often in a formal or official context.
The most common and general term for 'reporting' as in giving an account or informing someone of something. Used in business, official, and everyday contexts.
上司に進捗を報告しました。
I reported my progress to my boss.
事故の詳細を警察に報告する必要があります。
You need to report the details of the accident to the police.
Often used for 'reporting' in the sense of contacting or notifying someone, especially in daily communication. Less formal than 報告.
遅刻する場合は必ず連絡してください。
Please be sure to report if you are going to be late.
Means 'to inform' or 'to let someone know'. Used when reporting information in a less formal, more personal context.
結果が分かったらすぐに知らせてください。
Please report the results as soon as you know them.
Specifically used for reporting to authorities, such as police or emergency services. Implies an urgent or official notification.
不審者を見かけたら警察に通報してください。
If you see a suspicious person, please report it to the police.
To refer to the activity of gathering and presenting news, or the profession of a reporter.
The standard term for news reporting or media coverage. Used for both the act and the content.
その事件は大きく報道された。
The incident was widely reported.
報道の自由は重要です。
Freedom of reporting is important.
Refers to the act of gathering information for a report, such as interviewing or investigating. Often used in the context of journalism.
A loanword from English, often used for a written report or a news segment. Can also refer to a student's report.
To describe the act of presenting a structured report, often in academic, business, or official settings.
Specifically refers to a written report document. Commonly used in business and academic contexts.
会議の前に報告書を提出してください。
Please submit the report before the meeting.
Means 'presentation' or 'announcement'. Used when reporting findings orally, such as at a conference or meeting.
Also used for a formal written report, especially in academic settings. Can be interchangeable with 報告書 but often implies a longer, more detailed document.
報告 (ほうこく) is the most general term for reporting information, often in a formal or hierarchical context. 連絡 (れんらく) is used for notifying or contacting someone, often in daily life. 通報 (つうほう) is specifically for reporting to authorities like the police.
English often uses the gerund 'reporting' as a noun. In Japanese, it's more natural to use the noun form (報告, 報道) or a verb phrase depending on the context. Avoid directly translating 'reporting' as レポーティング, which is rarely used.
私はその事件を報告しています。
I am reporting the incident.
ニュースを報道するのが彼女の仕事です。
Reporting the news is her job.
Reporters are reporting from the scene.
彼は戦場からレポートを送った。
He sent a report from the battlefield.
研究結果を学会で発表した。
I reported my research findings at the conference.
期末レポートを書かなければならない。
I have to write a final report.