Japanese

べる

のべる
Meaning: to state; to express; to mention
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 述べる 述べない
Polite 述べます 述べません
Past 述べた 述べなかった
Polite + Past 述べました 述べませんでした
Te-form 述べて 述べなくて
Potential 述べられる 述べられない
Passive 述べられる 述べられない
Causative 述べさせる 述べさせない
Imperative 述べろ 述べるな

Example sentences

彼は自分の意見をはっきりと述べた。
He stated his opinion clearly.
自分の意見をはっきりと述べることが大切だ。
It is important to state your opinion clearly.
彼は大勢の前で堂々と意見を述べた。
He expressed his opinion dignifiedly in front of a large crowd.
彼は自分の考えを率直に述べた。
He stated his thoughts frankly.
彼は自分の意見を述べる際、常に客観的な視点を保とうとしている。
When stating his opinion, he always tries to maintain an objective perspective.

Usage Notes

Used when expressing thoughts, opinions, or details in words or writing, often in a somewhat formal context.

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