How to say 'Mention' in Japanese | 言及

word

Meaning

Mention

Reading

Kanji

言Say 及Reach, Extend

Explanation

The Japanese noun '言及 (げんきゅう)' means 'mention'. It refers to the act of bringing up or referring to a particular topic, subject, or person in speech or writing. This word is often used in formal contexts, such as academic discussions, reports, or news articles. For example: The article mentions the new policy「その記事は新しい政策に言及している」(そのきじはあたらしいせいさくにげんきゅうしている). The speaker did not mention the incident「スピーカーはその事件に言及しなかった」(スピーカーはそのじけんにげんきゅうしなかった). It is important to note that '言及' is typically used in contexts where the mention is deliberate and significant, rather than casual or offhand.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Frequency

6205

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