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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
控訴趣意書
こうそしゅいしょ (kousoshuisho)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "statement" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 発言 and 控訴趣意書.
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, 控訴趣意書 (こうそしゅいしょ (kousoshuisho)) maps to "statement of grounds for appeal" (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 "控訴趣意書"
私は控訴趣意書に興味があります。
I am interested in statement of grounds for appeal.
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.". "控訴趣意書" represents "statement of grounds for appeal".