Meaning and Usage
"リポート" is a loanword from English "report" and is commonly used in Japanese to mean a written report or paper, especially in academic or business contexts. It often refers to assignments given in school or presentations in meetings.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear "リポート" in schools where students must submit written assignments, or in workplaces where employees prepare reports on projects or sales.
Collocations and Patterns
- リポートを提出する: to submit a report, used when handing in assignments or documents.
- リポートを書く: to write a report, common phrase for the act of preparing the document.
- リポートを発表する: to present a report, often used in meetings or classes.
Register and Nuance
"リポート" is neutral and widely used in both formal and informal settings. It is more common in spoken and casual written Japanese than the native word "報告書" (ほうこくしょ), which is more formal.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "リポート" with "レポート" which is a more common variant spelling but both are accepted. Use "リポート" especially in contexts where katakana is preferred for loanwords.