Translation of Japanese word "広告" to English
広告
こうこく
[koukoku]
IPA: /kōkoku/
Meaning
NounA commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.
How to use
広告 (koukoku) — 'advertisement / ad / commercial'. テレビ広告 — TV ad. 広告収入 — advertising revenue.
🇬🇧 English
advertisement
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 広告
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こうこく
Romaji Transcription: koukoku
Example Sentences
この広告はとても面白いです。
このこうこくはとてもおもしろいです。
This advertisement is very interesting.
この商品はテレビで広告されています。
このしょうひんはテレビでこうこくされています。
This product is being advertised on television.
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What does the Japanese word "広告" mean?▼
The Japanese word "広告" means "advertisement" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "広告"?▼
The word "広告" is read as "こうこく" (koukoku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "To advertise a product or service.".
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