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報告書
houkokusho
Report / Written report
Advancednoun
Definition
A formal document presenting information or findings. Reporting (報告 houkoku) is part of the essential business communication trio 報告・連絡・相談 (report, contact, consult).
Example
週次の報告書を作成しています。
I am preparing a weekly report.
Etymology
The word '報告書' (houkokusho) is composed of '報告' (houkoku), meaning 'report,' and '書' (sho), meaning 'writing.' This term emerged with the formalization of documentation practices in the 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'報告書' is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in business, academia, and bureaucratic environments, found in written reports without significant regional variation.