JLPT · Level 19
75 words
Japanese word
インフォメーション
Pronunciation
Romajiinfomēshon
Meaning
- nouninformation
Example
最新のインフォメーションをお知らせします。sai shin no i n fo mē sho n o o shi ra se shi ma su
We will announce the latest information.
More examples
必要なインフォメーションを先にメモしておきます。hitsu yō na i n fo mē sho n o saki ni me mo shi te o ki ma su
I make a note of the necessary information in advance.
Core concept
Refers to knowledge or facts that provide understanding about a person, thing, or situation.
Common phrases
インフォメーションセンターi n fo mē sho n se n tā
information center
インフォメーションカウンターi n fo mē sho n ka u n tā
information desk
インフォメーションを共有するi n fo mē sho n o kyō yū su ru
share information
インフォメーションを確認するi n fo mē sho n o kaku nin su ru
check the information
インフォメーションを求めるi n fo mē sho n o moto me ru
seek information
Similar words
情報jōhō: Facts or knowledge about a person, thing, or situation.
知らせshirase: Information communicated about an event or change.
通知tsūchi: A formal message that gives information about an event or decision.
案内annai: Information that helps someone find a place or understand what to do.
Definition in Japanese
人や物事について理解するために伝えられる事実や知識。hito ya mono goto ni tsu i te ri kai su ru ta me ni tsuta e ra re ru ji jitsu ya chi shiki
Word origin
インフォメーション (infomēshon) comes from the English noun information, ultimately derived from Latin informatio, meaning "a shaping or forming."
Usage tips
- In Japanese public facilities, インフォメーション (infomēshon) often labels a place where visitors receive directions and other useful details.