Japanese

ほうこく
Meaning: report; notification; information
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

報
告

Example sentences

He reported the results of the business trip to his boss.
事の大小を問わず、早めに報告してください。
Regardless of its size, please report any matter as soon as possible.
会議のようしをまとめて報告した。
I summarized the main points of the meeting and reported them.
他国でも同様の事例が報告されている。
Similar cases have been reported in other countries.
部下に進捗を逐一報告させた
I had my subordinate report the progress in detail.
プロジェクトの進捗状況を報告してください
Please report the progress of the project.
避難所の状況については、ラジオで逐次報告された。
The situation at the shelter was reported successively over the radio.
彼は直に社長に報告した。
He reported directly to the president.
遠方の友人に咫尺之書を送り、近況を報告した。
I sent a short letter to a friend far away to report on my recent situation.

Usage Notes

Usually used when conveying the progress or outcome of a task to a superior or relevant party.

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