Japanese word

披露

Pronunciation

Romajihirō

Meaning

  • nounperformance

Example

みんなの前で歌を披露します。mi n na no mae de uta o hi rō shi ma su

I will perform a song in front of everyone.

Illustration for 披露 (performance)

More examples

今日は新しい企画を披露します。kyō wa atara shi i ki kaku o hi rō shi ma su

Today, I will present a new project.

Core concept

Describes bringing something prepared into public view so an audience can appreciate it.

Common phrases

  • 歌を披露するuta o hi rō su ru

    perform a song

  • 技を披露するwaza o hi rō su ru

    demonstrate a skill

  • 新曲を披露するshin kyoku o hi rō su ru

    perform a new song

Similar words

発表happyō: A public communication that presents information, findings, plans, or completed work.
お披露目ohirome: A public introduction of a new person, product, place, or work.
公開kōkai: The act of opening something for public viewing, access, or use.

Definition in Japanese

準備した芸や作品などを人々の前で見せること。jun bi shi ta gei ya saku hin na do o hito bito no mae de mi se ru ko to

Word origin

披露 (hirō, "public presentation") is formed from 披 (hi, "open") and 露 (rō, "reveal"), both Sino-Japanese readings.

Usage tips

  • A company can 披露 (hirō, "public presentation") a new product at an event, so the word applies to public introductions as well as artistic performances.

Other meanings

  • presentationnoun
  • showingnoun

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