WORD DETAIL
朗報
ろうほう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
朗報is readろうほうand means welcome news that brings joy to the recipient. - Basic usage: It is used for news such as finding something that was missing or being hired.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Reporting and evaluation
報告means a report and does not necessarily judge its contents favorably.朗報presents the news as welcome.
- What arrives
朗報が届くmeans that good news reaches someone. It does not require a physical item or letter to be delivered.

