断言

• 読み: だんげん
• ローマ字: dangen
• 漢字の分解: 断 (dan) — cut, decide, refuse; 言 (gen) — say, word, speech
• 発音: /daɴ.ɡeɴ/

意味

Assertion; declaration; stating something with absolute certainty.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (断言する). Implies making a definitive statement without room for doubt or hedging. Stronger than 主張 (shuchou, assertion/claim) in that it conveys complete confidence. Often used when someone takes a firm, unequivocal position.

例文

1. 彼は自分の無実を断言した。
2. 成功すると断言できる根拠はあるのか。
3. 専門家がその方法は安全だと断言している。

使い方ガイド

場面: debate, journalism, legal, academic

トーン: assertive

起源と歴史

From Sino-Japanese 断 (dan, to cut/decide) + 言 (gen, to say/word). Literally 'to cut and speak,' suggesting a decisive, clear-cut statement that leaves no ambiguity.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Educated