言げん及きゅう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

reference; mention; allusion

Used when bringing up or touching on a topic, often in formal or written contexts. Commonly appears as 言及する.

• 社しゃ長ちょうは会かい議ぎでその問もん題だいに言げん及きゅうした。

  The president referred to that issue at the meeting.