Japanese

せんげん
Meaning: declaration; proclamation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

宣
言

Example sentences

He finally declared independence.
政府は大規模な災害を受けて緊急事態を宣言した。
The government declared a state of emergency in response to a large-scale disaster.
政府は大規模な災害が発生したため、非常事態を宣言した。
The government declared a state of emergency due to a large-scale disaster.
その大学は留学生に対して門戸開放を宣言した。
The university declared an open-door policy for international students.

Usage Notes

Refers to a formal or public announcement of an intention, state, or policy.

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