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synonym Comparative
発言
VS
答弁書

Differences Between "発言" and "答弁書"

Option A
発言
Meaning
statement, remark, utterance
Reading
はつげん (hatsugen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は会議で重要な発言をした。
He made an important statement at the meeting.
Option B
答弁書
Meaning
written answer / statement of defense
Reading
とうべんしょ (toubensho)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は答弁書に興味があります。
I am interested in written answer / statement of defense.

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Which word fits this context: "(statement, remark, utterance)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 発言: Refers to saying something, often in a formal setting, meeting, or public discussion. Can be used as a noun or with する (suru) as a verb (発言する). Implies giving one's opinion or thought.
- 答弁書: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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