No. 193 in Japanese
述べ
"述べ" (nobe) means "to state," "to express," or "to mention."
In a sentence
彼は会議で意見を明確に述べました。
He clearly stated his opinion during the meeting.
The verb "述べ" (nobe) is used in this sentence to mean 'state' or 'express'. It typically involves verbal communication of one's thoughts or opinions.
その作家は自分の経験を小説の中で述べています。
The author describes his experiences in the novel.
In this instance, "述べ" is used to imply 'describe' or 'convey' in a narrative form, showing a descriptive usage in literature.
裁判で事実を正確に述べてください。
Please accurately state the facts in the trial.
Here, "述べ" carries the meaning of 'state' or 'report' formally and is used in a context emphasizing accuracy and formal communication.
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