発言
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Noun meaning 'utterance' or 'speech act'. Used in formal contexts like meetings or discussions to refer to someone's spoken words.
Theme
At a community meeting, User and their neighbor Ken discuss how to improve local safety. Ken asks for input on making public statements.
発言
はつげん
utterance
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine someone making a speech at a meeting: they 'happen' to speak up — 『発言』 (hatsugen, 'utterance') sounds like 'hats off to your gen' (generation) for speaking out!
Cultural Note
In Japanese business meetings, 『発言』 (hatsugen, 'utterance') is important for expressing opinions. It's common to wait for your turn to speak politely, often signaled by saying 『発言させていただきます』 (hatsugen sasete itadakimasu, 'allow me to speak').
Forms
Base: 発言Noun meaning 'utterance' or 'speech act'. Used in formal contexts like meetings or discussions to refer to someone's spoken words.