1.
to state, to express
To put thoughts or opinions into words.
意見を述べる。
To express an opinion.
理由を述べる。
To state the reason.
会議で自分の考えをはっきり述べた。
I clearly stated my thoughts at the meeting.
2.
to mention, to describe
To speak about something in detail.
経緯を述べる。
To describe the circumstances.
論文の中で詳しく述べられている。
It is described in detail in the paper.
事故の状況を警察に述べた。
I described the circumstances of the accident to the police.
述べる is an ichidan verb meaning to state, express, or describe formally. Used in speeches, writing, and formal contexts.
TRANSITIVITY:
Transitive verb (他動詞). Takes を particle.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 意見を述べる: to state an opinion
- 感想を述べる: to express impressions
- 結論を述べる: to state a conclusion
- 理由を述べる: to state the reason
- 考えを述べる: to express one's thoughts
REGISTER:
More formal than 言う (to say). Common in academic writing, speeches, and official statements.
RELATED:
- 陳述: statement (noun form)