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.
A formal statement or comment, often by a public figure, sometimes translated as 'remarks'.
A spoken or written expression of an idea, opinion, or fact.
A document showing transactions, accounts, or official records.
A simple spoken comment, often informal.
A declarative sentence or proposition that is either true or false.
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.
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.
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 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.
彼女は自分の意見をはっきり述べた。
She made her statement clearly.
Claim or assertion. Used when the statement is a strong or debatable point.
彼の主張は証拠に基づいている。
His statement is based on evidence.
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 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.
月末に計算書が送られてくる。
A statement is sent at the end of the month.
A report or written statement, often formal and detailed.
年次報告書には財務諸表が含まれている。
The annual statement includes financial statements.
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.
その件についてコメントはありません。
I have no statement on that matter.
A single word or brief comment. Used when asking for a short statement.
何か一言お願いします。
Please give us a brief statement.
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.
陳述文は事実を述べる。
A statement sentence states a fact.