発言 (Hatsugen) is a Japanese noun meaning “statement, remark, observation, utterance”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbstatement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
Examples
彼の発言は慎重だった。
He was guarded in his remarks.
彼は潮時を見て発言した。
He seized an opportunity to speak.
私の発言を取り消します。
I take back my words.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).