Japanese word

記者会見

Pronunciation

Romajikishakaiken

Meaning

  • nounpress conference

Example

明日、記者会見があります。asu ki sha kai ken ga a ri ma su

There is a press conference tomorrow.

Illustration for 記者会見 (press conference)

More examples

社長は記者会見で新しい計画を発表しました。sha chō wa ki sha kai ken de atara shi i kei kaku o hap pyō shi ma shi ta

The president announced the new plan at a press conference.

Core concept

Describes a formal meeting where an official or organization presents information to journalists and answers their questions.

Common phrases

  • 記者会見を行うki sha kai ken o okona u

    hold a press conference

  • 記者会見で発表するki sha kai ken de hap pyō su ru

    announce at a press conference

Similar words

会見kaiken: A meeting where a person gives views or answers questions in a formal setting.
記者発表kishahappyō: An event where information or news is formally announced to members of the press.

Definition in Japanese

報道機関の記者を集めて、公式に発表や説明を行い、質問を受ける会合。hō dō ki kan no ki sha o atsu me te kō shiki ni hap pyō ya setsu mei o okona i shitsu mon o u ke ru kai gō

Word origin

記者会見 (kisha kaiken) is formed from 記 (ki, "record") and 者 (sha, "person"), meaning 記者 (kisha, "reporter"), plus 会 (kai, "meet") and 見 (ken, "see").

Usage tips

  • In news English, a press conference usually includes a question-and-answer period, while a press briefing can focus mainly on giving information.

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