提言

• Reading: ていげん
• Romaji: teigen
• Kanji breakdown: 提 (tei) — present, carry, propose; 言 (gen) — say, word
• Pronunciation: /teː.ɡeɴ/

Meaning

Proposal; motion; recommendation. A formal suggestion put forward for consideration, often to improve policy or practice.

A noun and suru-verb for making formal recommendations or proposals, typically from an expert or advisory body to decision-makers. More formal and authoritative than 提案 (teian, suggestion/proposal) — 提言 implies well-considered recommendations backed by expertise or research. Common collocations include 提言する (to propose/recommend), 提言をまとめる (to compile recommendations), and 政策提言 (policy recommendation). Frequently used in government advisory contexts.

Examples

1. 有識者会議が政府に教育改革の提言を行った。 An expert panel presented recommendations on education reform to the government.
2. 委員会は環境対策についての提言をまとめた。 The committee compiled recommendations on environmental measures.
3. 医師会が感染症対策の提言を発表した。 The medical association published recommendations on infectious disease countermeasures.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, academic, policy

Tone: authoritative

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 提 (tei, present/carry/propose) + 言 (gen, say/word). Literally 'presented words' — a formal statement put forward for consideration by those in authority.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional