朗報
rōhō[ɾo̞ːho̞ː]
In Japanese, 'good news' can be expressed as 朗報 (rōhō). Wiktionary also lists 良いニュース (yoi nyūsu) and 吉報 (kippō).
Meaning: something positive (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 朗報 | rōhō | [ɾo̞ːho̞ː] (narrow) |
| 良いニュース | yoi nyūsu | |
| 吉報 | kippō | |
| 喜ばしい知らせ | yorokobashii shirase | |
| 福音 | fukuin | [ɸɯ̟kɯ̟ĩɴ] (narrow) |
These terms are used to describe something positive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 喜ばしい知らせ literally means 'joyful news' or 'delightful information'.
Which one should you use?
朗報 is a more formal, written-style term for 'good news' compared to the loanword version. 吉報 specifically implies 'auspicious news' or news that brings good fortune. 福音 is used specifically in a religious context to mean 'the Gospel'.
How do you pronounce it?
rōhō
Did you know?
- The character 報 in 朗報 and 吉報 means 'report' but is also the root for 'retribution' or 'repayment'. This reflects an ancient view that news is a response to one's previous actions.
- In modern Japanese pop culture, particularly in anime and gaming, the phrase 朗報 is often used as a standalone hashtag or title to announce a positive update to a fan base.
- The word 吉報 uses the character 吉, which is the same character found on 'lucky' charms sold at Shinto shrines. It implies a divine or fated kind of good luck.
Examples in context
- 朗報があるんだ。There is a piece of good news for you.The sentence is useful for saying there is a piece of good news for someone using 朗報.Tatoeba #9979528 by small_snow, translation #17490 by Zifre
- 私には朗報です。That's good news to me.The sentence is useful for stating that something is good news to you using 朗報.Tatoeba #10880260 by small_snow, translation #42393 by CK
- 朗報があります。We have good news.The sentence is useful for saying that you have good news using 朗報.Tatoeba #13127481 by small_snow, translation #66695 by CK
- Yoi shirase ga arimasu (よい知らせがあります)I have good news.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hiroto tells Yui about a job offer.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、朗報があるよ！Yui, rōhō ga aru yo!Yui, I have some good news!
- 結衣 Yuiえっ、本当？何のこと？E, hontō? Nan no koto?What, really? What is it?
- 大翔 Hiroto希望していた会社に合格したんだ。Kibō shite ita kaisha ni gōkaku shita nda.I got the job at the company I wanted.
- 結衣 Yuiすごい！本当におめでとう！Sugoi! Hontō ni omedetō!That's amazing! Huge congratulations!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good news” translations and entries 朗報, 吉報, 福音, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
