English–Japanese
“assert” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiiikiru
Example
彼は自分が正しいと言い切ります。kare wa ji bun ga tada shi i to i i ki ri ma su
He asserts that he is right.
How to say “assert” in Japanese
“Assert” in Japanese is 言い切る (iikiru).
Presents a claim as settled, leaving little room for doubt or qualification.
Example sentences with 言い切る
その専門家は、この方法が安全だと言い切りました。so no sen mon ka wa ko no hō hō ga an zen da to i i ki ri ma shi ta
The expert asserted that this method was safe.
Tips for using 言い切る
- In conversation, 言い切る (iikiru) often describes a speaker who gives a firm answer without hedging, so it can sound stronger than simply saying something.