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report, account
An official or formal statement about facts or events; the act of informing someone about something.
上司に結果を報告する。
To report the results to my boss.
報告書を提出してください。
Please submit a report.
報告書 = written report
報告によると、事故の原因は不明だ。
According to the report, the cause of the accident is unknown.
USAGE: 報告 is commonly used in business and official contexts for formal reporting.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 報告する (to report)
- 報告を受ける (to receive a report)
- 報告書 (written report)
- 報告会 (report meeting)
- 進捗報告 (progress report)
- 中間報告 (interim report)
BUSINESS NOTE: In Japanese workplaces, ほうれんそう (報告・連絡・相談) is an important concept emphasizing reporting, communication, and consultation.