Japanese word

宣言

Pronunciation

Romajisengen

Meaning

  • noundeclaration

Example

彼は明日休むと宣言しました。kare wa asu yasu mu to sen gen shi ma shi ta

He declared that he would take tomorrow off.

Illustration for 宣言 (declaration)

More examples

みんなの前で、私は毎朝走ることを宣言しました。mi n na no mae de watashi wa mai asa hashi ru ko to o sen gen shi ma shi ta

In front of everyone, I declared that I would run every morning.

Core concept

The word presents a decision or position as clear and firm by stating it openly.

Common phrases

  • 勝利を宣言するshō ri o sen gen su ru

    declare victory

  • 独立を宣言するdoku ritsu o sen gen su ru

    declare independence

Similar words

公言kōgen: A public statement of a personal opinion or intention.
表明hyōmei: A clear statement of an opinion, position, or intention.
発表happyō: A statement that makes information, a decision, or a plan known to others.

Definition in Japanese

自分の決意や立場などを、はっきりと人に伝えること。ji bun no ketsu i ya tachi ba na do o ha kki ri to hito ni tsuta e ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 宣言 (sengen, "declaration") joins 宣 (sen, "make known") with 言 (gen, "word; say").

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 宣言 (sengen) often marks a personal commitment stated publicly, so it sounds more deliberate than a routine announcement.

Other meanings

  • announcementnoun

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