吉報

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 吉報 is read as きっぽう and is a noun for good or welcome news that brings happiness to its recipient.
• Basic usage: News of acceptance arriving appears in 合格したという吉報が届く, while hearing news of a return home appears in 帰国するという吉報を聞く.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Nature of the information
  • 吉報 is not merely new information; it is used for welcome and happy news such as acceptance or a return home.