ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for conveying information, news, or decisions to someone, often with a formal or serious tone. Common in set phrases like 別れを告げる (to say goodbye) or 終わりを告げる (to announce the end).
彼は私に真実を告げた。
He told me the truth.
ついに彼女
I finally said goodbye to her.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Describes a sign, event, or object that shows or marks something, often in a literary or formal context. Frequently used with nouns like 時 (time), 季節 (season), or 到来 (arrival).
鐘の音が正午を告げた。
The bell signaled noon.
紅葉が秋の訪れを告げている。
The autumn leaves are announcing the arrival of fall.