告

JLPT N3

Inform, tell

Readings

On’yomi: コク (koku)

Kun’yomi: つ(げる) (tsu(geru))

• つ(げる) – to inform, announce, notify

Structure

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Vocabulary

告げる

つげる

inform

報告

ほうこく

report

宣告

せんこく

declare

忠告

ちゅうこく

advice

予告

よこく

advance notice

Example Sentences

事実を告げます。

じじつをつげます。

I tell the truth.

報告します。

ほうこくします。

I report it.

宣告されました。

せんこくされました。

It was declared.

忠告します。

ちゅうこくします。

I give advice.

予告します。

よこくします。

I give advance notice.

Cultural Note

📢 告 reflects the Japanese emphasis on formal communication and clarity.
• Historically linked to religious announcements or offerings, it carries a sense of respectful notification.
• In modern life, 告白 (confession) is not just about love — it emphasizes honesty and sincerity in social interaction.
• Words like 予告 (trailer) and 告示 (official notice) show how the kanji integrates into everyday life and law, emphasizing proper reporting and disclosure.