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How to say "Statement" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "statement", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
発言
はつげん (hatsugen)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
包括利益計算書
ほうかつりえきけいさんしょ (houkatsuriekikeisansho)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "statement" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 発言 and 包括利益計算書.
In Japanese, 発言 (はつげん (hatsugen)) is typically associated with "statement; remark; comment; to make a statement" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to making a statement, comment, or remark, often in a formal setting like a meeting or public forum. Can be used as a noun.
On the other hand, 包括利益計算書 (ほうかつりえきけいさんしょ (houkatsuriekikeisansho)) maps to "statement of comprehensive income" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "statement" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "発言"
会議で重要な発言があった。
There was an important statement made at the meeting.
Bilingual Context for "包括利益計算書"
私は包括利益計算書に興味があります。
I am interested in statement of comprehensive income.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "会議で重要な ＿＿＿ があった。" (Meaning: "There was an important statement made at the meeting.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "発言" fits here because it means "statement; remark; comment; to make a statement" in the context of: "There was an important statement made at the meeting.". "包括利益計算書" represents "statement of comprehensive income".