宣言
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Base noun form. Refers to a formal statement or announcement, often made publicly to declare intentions, policies, or events. Example: 『独立宣言』 (dokuritsu sengen, 'declaration of independence').
Theme

At a community meeting, User and their neighbor Ken discuss a new local initiative. Ken is presenting a proposal, and User is asked for input.

宣言

せんげん

declaration

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Think of a 'sen-gen' (宣言 sengen) as a 'sentence' you declare loudly. 'Sentence' → 宣言 (sengen, 'declaration').

Cultural Note

『宣言』 (sengen, 'declaration') is commonly used in formal contexts, such as political speeches, legal announcements, or public proclamations in Japan, like the 『終戦の詔書』 (shūsen no shōsho, 'Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War').

Forms

Base: 宣言Base noun form. Refers to a formal statement or announcement, often made publicly to declare intentions, policies, or events. Example: 『独立宣言』 (dokuritsu sengen, 'declaration of independence').