Translation guide
The English word "statement" covers several distinct meanings. This guide breaks them down into practical categories for Japanese learners, from official declarations to casual remarks.
A formal or public announcement, often by an organization, government, or public figure.
A formal public statement or declaration, often issued by governments, companies, or organizations.
政府は緊急声明を発表した。
The government issued an emergency statement.
Loanword from English, used in formal or business contexts, often for official statements.
CEOのステートメントが公開された。
The CEO's statement was released.
A formal statement or comment, often by a public figure, sometimes translated as 'remarks'.
大統領の談話が新聞に掲載された。
The president's statement was published in the newspaper.
A spoken or written expression of an idea, opinion, or fact.
A remark or utterance; the act of saying something. Commonly used for statements made in meetings, interviews, or discussions.
彼の発言は問題になった。
His statement became an issue.
Opinion or view. Often used when 'statement' means expressing a personal stance.
Claim or assertion. Used when the statement is a strong or debatable point.
The act of stating; a more literal translation. Often used in formal writing.
事実を述べることが重要だ。
Stating the facts is important.
A document showing transactions, accounts, or official records.
A detailed statement, such as a bank statement or invoice.
銀行の明細書を確認してください。
Please check your bank statement.
A statement of accounts, often used in business contexts.
A report or written statement, often formal and detailed.
A simple spoken comment, often informal.
Words or a remark. In context, it can mean a statement or something said.
彼の言葉に感動した。
I was moved by his statement.
Comment. Often used for brief statements to the media or in casual conversation.
A single word or brief comment. Used when asking for a short statement.
A declarative sentence or proposition that is either true or false.
A proposition or statement in logic.
この命題は真か偽か？
Is this statement true or false?
A statement or declaration, used in linguistics or formal logic.
In casual conversation, English 'statement' often sounds too formal. Use 言葉, 発言, or コメント depending on context. Directly translating 'statement' as 声明 in casual settings can sound unnatural.
声明 is the native Japanese term for a formal public declaration, while ステートメント is a loanword often used in business or PR contexts. 声明 carries a stronger sense of officialdom.
She made her statement clearly.
His statement is based on evidence.
月末に計算書が送られてくる。
A statement is sent at the end of the month.
The annual statement includes financial statements.
その件についてコメントはありません。
I have no statement on that matter.
何か一言お願いします。
Please give us a brief statement.
陳述文は事実を述べる。
A statement sentence states a fact.