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述
State, Describe, Mention
の.べる
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word 述べる (noberu) appears frequently in Japanese news when politicians or company presidents express their opinions. Headlines often use phrases like 『首相が考えを述べた』 ('The Prime Minister stated his views').
Memory Trick
Imagine standing at a podium carefully explaining your opinion to an audience. Speaking clearly helps you remember 述 means 'to state' or 'to describe.'
Readings
Onyomi: ジュツ (jutsu)
Kunyomi: の.べる
Example Words
述べる
のべる (noberu)
To state
記述
きじゅつ (kijutsu)
Description
意見を述べる
いけん を のべる (iken o noberu)
To express an opinion
陳述
ちんじゅつ (chinjutsu)
Statement
Example Sentence
彼 は 自分 の 意見 を 述べました。
かれ は じぶん の いけん を のべました。
kare wa jibun no iken o nobemashita
He expressed his opinion.