発信

• Reading: はっしん
• Romaji: hasshin
• Kanji breakdown: 発 (hatsu) — emit, send out; 信 (shin) — message, signal, trust
• Pronunciation: /haɕ.ɕiɴ/

Meaning

Transmission; the act of sending out information, messages, or signals.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (発信する, to transmit/broadcast). Widely used in modern contexts for sending messages, posting on social media, and broadcasting information. Also means 'making a call' on mobile phones (as opposed to 着信, receiving a call). Common in media, communication, and technology.

Examples

1. SNSで情報を発信する人が増えている。 More and more people are sharing information on social media.
2. 地域の魅力を世界に向けて発信したい。 I want to broadcast the appeal of our region to the world.
3. 緊急地震速報が発信されたらすぐに避難してください。 Please evacuate immediately when an emergency earthquake alert is issued.

Usage Guide

Context: media, social media, communication, technology

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 発 (hatsu, to emit/send out) + 信 (shin, message/signal). Literally 'to send out a message,' describing the outward transmission of information.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal