Translation guide
A bulletin is a short official statement or a regular publication. In Japanese, the translation depends on whether it's a brief announcement, a newsletter, or a notice board.
A brief public statement or news flash, often from an authority.
Used for breaking news or urgent bulletins, especially in media.
地震の速報が入りました。
A bulletin about the earthquake just came in.
Formal public notice, often from a government office.
市役所の告示によると、明日は停電です。
According to a bulletin from the city office, there will be a power outage tomorrow.
Official gazette or public bulletin, used for government announcements.
官報で法律の改正が公示された。
The law amendment was announced in the official bulletin.
A publication issued regularly by an organization, like a church bulletin or company newsletter.
Bulletin or newsletter of a society, club, or organization.
同窓会の会報が届きました。
The alumni association bulletin arrived.
Official organ or bulletin of an institution, often academic or professional.
A board for posting notices, announcements, or messages.
Physical or digital bulletin board. Very common.
掲示板にサークルの案内が貼ってあります。
There's a club announcement posted on the bulletin board.
The English word 'bulletin' covers several distinct concepts in Japanese. Using ビュレティン (byuretin) is not standard and will confuse listeners. Choose the appropriate term based on context.
会報を送ります。
I'll send the bulletin.
Loanword for newsletter, common in business or community contexts.
会社のニュースレターを毎月発行しています。
We publish a company bulletin every month.
The paper was published in the society's bulletin.
Electronic bulletin board system (BBS) or online forum.
電子掲示板で情報を交換しています。
We exchange information on the electronic bulletin board.