Translation guide
The English word "comments" can refer to spoken remarks, written notes, or online feedback. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression based on context.
Expressing a verbal comment, opinion, or remark in conversation or discussion.
Do you have any comments?
Loanword from English, very common for both spoken and written comments, especially in casual or media contexts.
Please give your comments on his speech.
Refers to a statement or remark, often in formal settings like meetings or press conferences.
His comments at the meeting attracted attention.
Impressions or thoughts, often used when sharing personal reactions to something.
Tell me your comments on the movie.
Formal term for observations or comments, often used in professional or academic reports.
I'd like to hear the doctor's comments.
Referring to comments written on a document, manuscript, or as feedback.
Commonly used for written comments, especially in digital contexts or on documents.
I added comments to the report.
Annotations or explanatory notes, often in academic or literary works.
Critique or critical comments, often used for reviews of art, literature, etc.
Comments posted on social media, blogs, forums, or websites.
The standard term for online comments. Can be used as a noun or verb (コメントする).
Please leave a comment on this video.
Refers to posts or comments on forums, bulletin boards, or social media. Slightly more casual.
Specifically a reply comment, often in threads or direct messages.
Comments made in an official capacity, such as by a spokesperson or in a press release.
Even in formal contexts, コメント is widely used for official statements.
The president refrained from commenting on the issue.
A formal statement or declaration, often issued to the press.
A formal talk or statement, often used in political or diplomatic contexts.
English often uses 'comments' as a plural noun, but Japanese does not always require a plural form. Use the appropriate word without trying to force a plural marker. For example, 'I have a few comments' can be simply いくつか意見があります (literally 'I have a few opinions').
The loanword コメント can be turned into a verb by adding する. This is very common and natural: コメントする (to comment). Example: その点についてコメントしてください (Please comment on that point).
この本には詳しい注釈がついている。
This book has detailed comments.
彼の作品に対する批評は厳しかった。
The comments on his work were harsh.
掲示板にたくさんの書き込みがあった。
There were many comments on the bulletin board.
彼のコメントに返信した。
I replied to his comment.
会社は公式声明を発表した。
The company issued an official comment.
首相の談話が新聞に掲載された。
The prime minister's comments were published in the newspaper.