This is the 4433rd most frequent Japanese word.
報じ
"報じ" means "to report" or "to inform."
Here, "報じた" (hojita) is used as the past tense of the verb "報じる," meaning "to report." It is utilized to express the act of informing about an event.
新聞は事件について詳しく報じた。
The newspaper reported in detail about the incident.
In this sentence, "報じた" describes the act of communicating or broadcasting news promptly, emphasizing the speed of reporting.
彼はそのニュースを素早く報じた。
He quickly reported the news.
"報じた" here signifies the action by the television as a broadcaster to convey information about an accident.