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告示 (こくじ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
official notice ; public notification ; bulletin
Refers to an official announcement or public notice issued by a government body, public institution, or similar authority. Often used in legal and administrative contexts.
告こく
示じ
に
従したが
っ
て
手て
続つづ
き
を
進すす
め
て
ください
。
Please proceed with the procedure in accordance with the official notice.
Kanji 告 revelation, tell, inform 示 show, indicate, point out Similar words 通つう 知ち 通知 is a general term for notification or notice, used in everyday and business contexts. 告示 is more formal and specifically refers to official public announcements by authorities.
公こう 示じ 公示 also means public announcement, often used in legal or administrative contexts. 告示 tends to be used for notices issued by administrative agencies, while 公示 can be broader, including public announcements by courts or other bodies.
Etymology Compound of 告 (announce, inform) and 示 (show, indicate). The combination conveys the idea of making something known publicly, especially in an official capacity.
