Meaning and Usage
"発表" (はっぴょう) primarily means "announcement" or "presentation." It is commonly used when someone publicly shares information, results, or opinions, especially in formal or academic contexts.
Common Contexts
You will often see "発表" used for:
- Presenting research or reports at conferences or meetings.
- Announcing official results or decisions.
- Publicly expressing opinions or statements.
Collocations and Patterns
- 発表する: to announce or present.
- 発表会: a presentation or recital event.
- 結果を発表する: to announce results.
Register and Nuance
"発表" is generally formal and used in professional, academic, or official settings. It is less common in casual conversation unless referring to formal announcements.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "発表" with "発表する" as a noun and verb form. Remember "発表" is a noun meaning "announcement," and "発表する" is the verb "to announce/present." Use the verb form when describing the action.