Translation guide
How to express that something is offered, presented, or made available in Japanese, depending on what is offered and the context.
To say that something is provided, presented, or made available to someone.
The most common and neutral way to say something is offered, especially services, information, or opportunities.
無料のWi-Fiが提供されています。
Free Wi-Fi is offered.
This service is offered to members.
Used when something is offered in a more physical sense, like food, drinks, or items. Often implies 'served' or 'handed out'.
お茶とお菓子が出されました。
Tea and sweets were offered.
Emphasizes the physical act of holding something out to someone. Often used for objects being handed over.
彼に封筒が差し出された。
An envelope was offered to him.
To say that someone is offered a job, role, or position.
Common loanword for job offers, especially in business or entertainment contexts.
彼は新しい仕事をオファーされた。
He was offered a new job.
Specifically for receiving a job offer (informal decision) before formal hiring in Japan.
彼女は大手企業から内定をもらった。
She was offered a job at a major company.
Used when someone is informally approached or sounded out about a position or opportunity.
部長のポストを打診された。
I was offered the manager position (informally).
To say that a chance or option is made available.
Literally 'an opportunity is given', this is the most natural way to say an opportunity is offered.
留学の機会が与えられた。
An opportunity to study abroad was offered.
Used when options or choices are presented, often in formal or business settings.
いくつかの選択肢が提示された。
Several options were offered.
To say that a product or service is available for purchase.
Standard way to say something is offered for sale.
この商品はオンラインで販売されています。
This product is offered online.
Used when a store or business carries or deals in a product.
当店では各種保険を取り扱っております。
We offer various insurance policies.
The English passive 'be offered' often does not translate directly into a single Japanese passive verb. Instead, Japanese uses context-appropriate verbs like 提供される (for services), 出される (for physical items), or 与えられる (for opportunities).