1.
statement, remark, utterance
Something that is said or stated, especially in a formal or public context such as meetings or interviews.
会議で発言する機会がなかった。
I didn't have a chance to speak at the meeting.
彼の発言が問題になった。
His statement became an issue.
発言を撤回する。
To retract one's statement.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 発言する (to make a statement, to speak)
- 発言を求める (to call for comments)
- 発言を撤回する (to retract a statement)
- 問題発言 (problematic statement)
- 発言権 (right to speak)
RELATED TERMS:
- コメント - comment
- 意見 - opinion
- 発表 - announcement