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いいわたす (iiwatasu)
言い渡す

to announce, to pronounce (a sentence), to order

💡 Nuance & Usage: To officially announce or convey a decision, judgment, or order, typically from a position of authority. Commonly used for legal sentences, commands, or pronouncements. 裁判官が判決を伝える際や、上司が命令を下す際など、権威のある立場から決定や命令を伝える場合に使われます。

📝 Example Sentences

裁判官は彼に懲役5年の判決を言い渡した。
The judge pronounced a five-year prison sentence on him.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "言い渡す"!

校長先生は、生徒たちに体育館に集合するよう_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 校長先生が「命令」や「指示」を出す際に「言い渡した」が適切です。
English: '言い渡した' is appropriate when a principal issues an 'order' or 'instruction'.
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