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mention, reference, allusion
The act of referring to or touching upon a topic in speech or writing.
その件には言及しなかった。
I didn't mention that matter.
大臣は会見で辞任の可能性に言及した。
The minister made reference to the possibility of resignation at the press conference.
報告書では環境問題についても言及されている。
The report also makes reference to environmental issues.
WORD FORMATION:
言 (say, words) + 及 (reach, extend to) = to extend one's words to (a topic).
GRAMMAR:
Pattern: 〜に言及する (to make reference to ~). The topic being mentioned is marked with に.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 〜に言及する: to refer to, to mention
- 言及を避ける: to avoid mentioning
- 具体的に言及する: to refer to specifically
- 一切言及しない: to make no mention whatsoever
USAGE NOTE:
言及 is formal and commonly found in news, academic, and official contexts. In everyday speech, 触れる (to touch upon) or 話す (to talk about) are more natural.