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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
株主資本等変動計算書
かぶぬししほんとうへんどうけいさんしょ (kabunushishihontouhendoukeisansho)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "statement" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 発言 and 株主資本等変動計算書.
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, 株主資本等変動計算書 (かぶぬししほんとうへんどうけいさんしょ (kabunushishihontouhendoukeisansho)) maps to "statement of changes in equity" (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 "株主資本等変動計算書"
私は株主資本等変動計算書に興味があります。
I am interested in statement of changes in equity.
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.". "株主資本等変動計算書" represents "statement of changes in equity".