Japanese

しゅちょう
Meaning: assertion; claim; advocacy; opinion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

主
張

Example sentences

He strongly asserted his innocence.
彼の主張には科学的な根拠が欠けている
His claim lacks a scientific basis.
彼の主張には正当な理由がある。
There is a legitimate reason for his claim.
彼の主張には一理ある。
There is some truth in what he says.
彼の主張はしごく真っ当なもので、反論の余地がなかった。
His claim was extremely reasonable, and there was no room for objection.
彼は躍起になって自分の正当性を主張した。
He desperately asserted his own legitimacy.
声高に意見を主張する。
Assert an opinion loudly.
彼の主張は単なる詭弁に過ぎない
His argument is nothing more than mere sophistry.
その主張の正当性を疑う余地はない。
There is no room to doubt the legitimacy of that claim.
裁判で彼は正当防衛を主張し、無罪となった
In court, he claimed self-defense and was found not guilty.

Usage Notes

Used when someone states their opinion or position firmly to make others accept it.

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