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declaration, expression, statement, making clear
The act of publicly or formally stating one's position, intention, or opinion. Used in formal, political, and business contexts.
首相が辞任の意向を表明した。
The prime minister expressed his intention to resign.
会社は新しいプロジェクトへの参加を正式に表明した。
The company formally announced its participation in the new project.
各国の首脳が気候変動への対策を強化する意思を共同で表明した。
Leaders of each nation jointly declared their intention to strengthen measures against climate change.
USAGE:
A formal word used primarily in news, politics, and business. The most common patterns involve expressing an intention, position, or opinion publicly.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 意思を表明する: to express one's will/intention
- 意向を表明する: to express one's intention
- 立場を表明する: to state one's position
- 反対を表明する: to express opposition
- 支持を表明する: to express support