Meaning and Usage
The verb "報じる" (ほうじる) means "to inform" or "to report," typically used in formal contexts such as news media or official announcements. It often appears in sentences related to journalism, broadcasting, or official communication.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "報じる" used when talking about newspapers, TV news, or reporters conveying information to the public. It implies delivering factual or important information.
Collocations and Patterns
- 報じる ニュース (to report news): Used when referring to news media reporting.
- 事件を報じる (to report an incident): Common in crime or event reporting.
- 詳細を報じる (to report details): Emphasizes providing detailed information.
Register and Nuance
"報じる" is formal and often used in written or broadcast news. It is less common in casual conversation, where verbs like "知らせる" or "伝える" might be preferred.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "報じる" with "報告する" (to report, to give a report). While both can mean "to report," "報じる" is more about media or public reporting, whereas "報告する" is used for reporting to a superior or within an organization.