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Translation and Meaning of: 情報 - jyouhou

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 情報 (jyouhou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: jyouhou

Kana: じょうほう

Type: noun

L: jlpt-n3

情報

Translation / Meaning: information; intelligence (military)

Meaning in English: information;(military) intelligence

Definition: Collect, organize, and communicate data and facts.

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Explanation and Etymology - (情報) jyouhou

The word 「情報」 (じょうほう, jyouhou) in Japanese can be translated into Portuguese as "information". The etymology of this term is quite revealing about its roots and cultural meaning. 「情報」 is composed of two Kanji: 「情」 (じょう, jou) which can mean "emotion", "feeling" or "condition", and 「報」 (ほう, hou) which means "report", "reporting" or "news". Thus, the combination of these ideas forms the concept of sharing facts or data that may be imbued with emotional or contextual meanings, representing a flow of information that connects people.

The origin of the word shows an ancient connection with the human desire to communicate and share knowledge. In the past, Chinese characters were used as the main means of written communication throughout Asia, so their etymological origins trace back to these complex writing systems that reflected the culture and society of the time. The Kanji 「情」 can also be found in words related to emotions and feelings, while 「報」 is used in terms like "financial report" (「報告書」) or "news report" (「報道」), emphasizing the idea of transmitting information.

In modern society, 「情報」 has become an omnipresent word, reflecting the information age we live in today. It is used in various fields, including communication technology, where speed and efficiency are essential. It is not uncommon to find this word in specific contexts such as "information system" (「情報システム」) or "information security" (「情報セキュリティ」). The ongoing advancement of technology has caused the term to acquire new connotations and importance on the global stage, highlighting the constant evolution of word meanings as society progresses.

Synonyms and similar words

  • 情報 (Jouhou) - Information
  • データ (Deeta) - Data, often referring to grounded or numerical information
  • 情報量 (Jouhouryou) - Amount of information
  • 情報源 (Jouhougen) - Source of information
  • 情報提供 (Jouhouteikyou) - Provision of information
  • 情報収集 (Jouhoushuuushuu) - Information gathering
  • 情報伝達 (Jouhoudentatsu) - Transmission of information
  • 情報処理 (Jouhoushori) - Information processing
  • 情報分析 (Jouhoubunseki) - Information analysis
  • 情報漏えい (Jouhourouei) - Information leak

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保管

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How to Write in Japanese - (情報) jyouhou

See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (情報) jyouhou:

Example Sentences - (情報) jyouhou

Below are some example sentences:

正確な情報を提供してください。

Seikaku na jōhō o teikyō shite kudasai

Please provide accurate information.

Provide accurate information.

  • 正確な - adjective meaning "precise, exact"
  • 情報 - noun meaning "information"
  • を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
  • 提供 - verb meaning "to provide, offer"
  • して - verb form that indicates action in progress
  • ください - verb meaning "please, favor of"
役に立つ情報を探しています。

Yaku ni tatsu jōhō o sagashite imasu

I'm looking for useful information.

I'm looking for useful information.

  • 役に立つ - useful
  • 情報 - information
  • を - direct object particle
  • 探しています - looking for
この情報を拡散してください。

Kono jōhō o kakusan shite kudasai

Please spread this information.

Disseminate this information.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one".
  • 情報 - noun meaning "information".
  • を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
  • 拡散 - noun that means "diffusion" or "propagation".
  • して - Conjugated form of the verb "suru" which means "to do/make."
  • ください - imperative form of the verb "kudasai" which means "please"
あやふやな情報は信用できない。

Ayafuya na jōhō wa shin'yo dekinai

I cannot trust the information.

  • あやふやな - adjective meaning "vague", "uncertain", "ambiguous".
  • 情報 - noun meaning "information".
  • は - particle that marks the topic of the sentence.
  • 信用 - noun meaning "trust", "credit".
  • できない - verb in the negative form meaning "not being able to", "not being able to".
この情報は広まる必要がある。

Kono jōhō wa hirobaru hitsuyō ga aru

This information needs to get out.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun "this"
  • 情報 - noun "information"
  • は - topic particle
  • 広まる - verb "to spread"
  • 必要 - noun "necessity"
  • が - subject particle
  • ある - verb "to exist"
この書類には正確な情報が記載されています。

Kono shorui ni wa seikaku na joho ga kisai sarete imasu

This document contains accurate information.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun "this"
  • 書類 - noun "document"
  • には - topic marking particle
  • 正確な - adjective "precise, exact"
  • 情報 - noun "information"
  • が - subject particle
  • 記載されています - verb "to be written, to be recorded"
このファイルは大切な情報が入っています。

Kono fairu wa taisetsu na jōhō ga haitteimasu

This file contains important information.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
  • ファイル - noun that means "file"
  • は - topic particle indicating that what follows is the subject of the sentence
  • 大切な - adjective meaning "important" or "valuable"
  • 情報 - noun meaning "information"
  • が - Subject marker that indicates that what comes next is the subject of the sentence
  • 入っています - verb that means "to be contained" or "to be included" in the present and polite form
この情報は正確ですか?

Kono jōhō wa seikaku desu ka?

Is this information accurate?

  • この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
  • 情報 - noun meaning "information"
  • は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 正確 - adjective meaning "precise" or "exact"
  • です - verb "to be" in polite form
  • か - interrogative particle indicating a question
  • ? - punctuation mark indicating a question
この情報はまだ公表されていません。

Kono jōhō wa mada kōhyō sarete imasen

This information has not yet been publicly released.

This information has not yet been released.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
  • 情報 - noun meaning "information"
  • は - topic particle that indicates that the information is the subject of the sentence
  • まだ - adverb meaning "yet"
  • 公表 - noun that means "public disclosure"
  • されていません - negative form of the verb "する" (to do) in the passive and polite form, indicating that public disclosure has not yet been made
この文書は重要な情報を含んでいます。

Kono bunsho wa juuyou na jouhou wo fukundeimasu

This document contains important information.

This document contains important information.

  • この文書 - This documentation
  • は - é
  • 重要な - important
  • 情報 - information
  • を - direct object
  • 含んでいます - contains
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