Translation guide
The English word "publication" can refer to the act of making something public, or to a published work like a book or magazine. Japanese uses different words depending on the context.
Referring to a physical or digital item that has been published, such as a book, magazine, newspaper, or academic journal.
The most general term for a published work. It covers books, magazines, newspapers, and other printed or digital materials.
この図書館には多くの古い出版物が保管されています。
This library houses many old publications.
Similar to 出版物, but often used in formal or official contexts, such as government or institutional publications.
政府の刊行物はオンラインで入手できます。
Government publications are available online.
Specifically refers to books, often in a more formal or commercial sense. Not used for magazines or newspapers.
最新の出版物には、電子書籍も含まれます。
The latest publications include e-books as well.
Referring to the process or action of making something publicly available, such as releasing a book, article, or information.
The act of publishing a book, magazine, or other printed/digital work. Can also refer to the publishing industry.
彼の小説の出版が来月に決まりました。
The publication of his novel is set for next month.
The act of making something public, often used for official announcements, data, or research findings. Not limited to books.
Issuing or publishing something like a newspaper, magazine, or ticket. Often used for periodicals or official documents.
Similar to 出版 but more formal, often used for scholarly or official publications.
Referring to a particular issue, volume, or number of a magazine, journal, or newspaper.
Used as a suffix to indicate the issue number of a periodical. Often combined with the publication name.
先月号の特集はとても面白かった。
Last month's issue had a very interesting feature.
Also a suffix meaning 'issue' or 'edition', often used in formal contexts like 'morning edition' (朝刊).
朝刊に彼のインタビューが載っていた。
His interview was in the morning edition.
Both mean 'publication' as a physical item. 出版物 is the everyday word. 刊行物 is more formal and often used for official or institutional publications.
出版 is the general act of publishing a book or similar work. 発行 is often used for issuing periodicals, tickets, or official documents on a regular basis.
調査結果の公表は来週の予定です。
The publication of the survey results is scheduled for next week.
この雑誌は毎月1日に発行されます。
This magazine is published on the 1st of every month.
学術誌の刊行が遅れています。
The publication of the academic journal is delayed.