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.
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 remark or utterance; the act of saying something. Commonly used for statements made in meetings, interviews, or discussions.
A document showing transactions, accounts, or official records.
A simple spoken comment, often informal.
Words or a remark. In context, it can mean a statement or something said.
A declarative sentence or proposition that is either true or false.
A proposition or statement in 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.
Loanword from English, used in formal or business contexts, often for official statements.
The CEO's statement was released.
The president's statement was published in the newspaper.
His statement became an issue.
Opinion or view. Often used when 'statement' means expressing a personal stance.
She made her statement clearly.
Claim or assertion. Used when the statement is a strong or debatable point.
His statement is based on evidence.
The act of stating; a more literal translation. Often used in formal writing.
Stating the facts is important.
A detailed statement, such as a bank statement or invoice.
Please check your bank statement.
A statement of accounts, often used in business contexts.
A statement is sent at the end of the month.
A report or written statement, often formal and detailed.
The annual statement includes financial statements.
I was moved by his statement.
Comment. Often used for brief statements to the media or in casual conversation.
I have no statement on that matter.
A single word or brief comment. Used when asking for a short statement.
Please give us a brief statement.
Is this statement true or false?
A statement or declaration, used in linguistics or formal logic.
A statement sentence states a fact.