Japanese word

述べる

Pronunciation

Romajinoberu

Meaning

  • verbexpress

Example

みんなの前で意見を述べます。mi n na no mae de i ken o no be ma su

I express my opinion in front of everyone.

Illustration for 述べる (express)

More examples

発表の後で、先生が簡単な感想を述べました。hap pyō no ato de sen sei ga kan tan na kan sō o no be ma shi ta

After the presentation, the teacher shared a brief impression.

Core concept

Expresses a thought, opinion, or other content by putting it into words.

Common phrases

  • 意見を述べるi ken o no be ru

    express an opinion

  • 考えを述べるkanga e o no be ru

    express an idea

  • 感想を述べるkan sō o no be ru

    share an impression

Similar words

言うiu: To put a thought, opinion, or message into words.
伝えるtsutaeru: To communicate information, thoughts, or feelings to another person.
話すhanasu: To express thoughts or information through spoken words.

Definition in Japanese

意見や考えなどを、言葉にして相手に伝える。i ken ya kanga e na do o koto ba ni shi te ai te ni tsuta e ru

Word origin

述べる (noberu) is the modern form of 述ぶ (nobu), a native Japanese verb meaning "to state" or "to set forth".

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 述べる (noberu) sounds more formal than 言う (iu), so it often introduces a carefully stated opinion.

Other meanings

  • sayverb
  • mentionverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 述べ方nobekataway of expressingnoun

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