Translation guide
How to express 'remark' in Japanese, covering spoken comments, written notes, and the act of noticing or mentioning something.
He made a rude remark.
Any remarks?
The learner wants to refer to something someone said, often casually or in conversation.
A general term for a remark or statement, often used in formal or public contexts. Can be used for both positive and negative remarks.
His remark was out of place.
Literally 'word' or 'words', but often used to refer to a remark or what someone said. More casual and everyday than 発言.
A brief remark or a single comment. Often used when someone adds a short comment or says something quickly.
Loanword from English, used for comments or remarks, especially in media or online contexts. Slightly more casual.
The learner wants to refer to a remark that is written down, such as in a document, margin, or report.
The learner wants to express the action of making a remark, often casually pointing something out.
The most basic way to say 'to remark that...'. Use with a quoted statement.
The learner wants to express a light, informal remark, often made in passing.
A muttered remark or a tweet-like comment. Very casual, often to oneself or on social media.
発言 can sound stiff or formal. For everyday remarks, 言葉 or simply quoting with ～と言う is more natural.
I laughed at his remark.
発言 is a native Japanese word used for statements or remarks, often in formal settings. コメント is a loanword used for comments in media, online, or casual contexts. コメント can also mean a written comment on a blog or SNS.
His remark was completely unnecessary.
What do you think about that remark?
彼の言葉に傷ついた。
I was hurt by his remark.
I can't forget that remark.
彼は一言も発しなかった。
He didn't make a single remark.
Do you have any final remarks?
彼のコメントは不適切だった。
His remark was inappropriate.
A note or annotation, often explanatory. Used for remarks added to a text.
This remark (annotation) is important.
A formal written remark or observation, often used in reports or official documents.
Please read the doctor's remarks.
A remark or note added for reference, often in forms or tables. Means 'remarks' as a section heading.
Please fill in the remarks column.
He remarked, 'It's cold, isn't it?'
A more formal way to say 'to remark' or 'to state'. Used in speeches or official statements.
The president remarked on the company's performance.
To point out or remark on something, often with a nuance of drawing attention to a fact or problem.
He remarked on the problem.
To mention or refer to something. More formal, often used in writing or speeches.
He remarked on the incident.
His casual remarks are funny.
A remark made to oneself, a soliloquy. Implies the speaker is talking to themselves.
Is that a remark to yourself?
She made an interesting remark about the book.