PR
ぴーあーる
noun, suru-verb
public relations; self-promotion; appeal
1.
public relations; publicity; promotion
Activities to promote a company, product, or person. Used broadly for any promotional or publicity efforts.
PRビデオを作成した。
We created a promotional video.
新商品のPR活動を始める。
We're starting promotional activities for the new product.
SNSを使ってPRする会社が増えた。
More companies are using social media for promotion.
2.
self-promotion; appeal; selling point
Highlighting one's own strengths or appealing qualities, especially in job interviews or self-introductions.
自己PRを書いてください。
Please write a self-promotion statement.
面接で自分をPRする。
I promote myself in interviews.
PRポイントは何ですか?
What are your selling points?
ETYMOLOGY:
Abbreviation of English 'Public Relations'.
USAGE:
Sense 1 is used in business and marketing contexts.
Sense 2 (自己PR) is extremely common in Japanese job hunting and interviews.
COLLOCATIONS:
- 自己PR - self-promotion
- PR活動 - PR activities
- PRする - to promote
- PR動画 - promotional video