述べる

• Reading: のべる
• Romaji: noberu
• Kanji breakdown: 述 (jutsu/no) — to state, to mention
• Pronunciation: /no.be.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To state; to express; to mention. Used for formally expressing opinions or facts.

A Group 2 (ichidan) verb conjugated by dropping る. A formal verb primarily used in written language, speeches, and official statements. More formal than 言う (to say). Related to 陳述 (statement) and 記述 (description). Common in essays, presentations, and news reports.

Examples

1. 社長は会議で今後の計画を述べた。 The president stated the company's future plans at the meeting.
2. 自分の意見をはっきり述べるべきだ。 You should clearly state your opinion.
3. レポートの最後にまとめを述べてください。 Please include a summary at the end of the report.

Usage Guide

Context: academic, business, speeches

Tone: formal

Origin & History

The kanji 述 combines 辶 (road/advance radical) and 术 (art/technique), originally meaning to follow and expound upon, evolved to express stating or narrating.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal