Meaning

Primary

Proclamation

Alternative

Declaration

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You proclaim things by saying them. This is a proclamation or declaration.

Reading

せんげん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

ポツダム宣言っていつだっけ?

When was the Potsdam Declaration?

ここに長きにわたった二国間の戦争が終結したことを宣言します。

We hereby declare that the long war between the two countries is over.

彼のお気に入りのアイドルが、年末に引退するって宣言したから、彼も他のファンもショックを受けちゃってるのよ。

His favorite idol shocked him and other fans by announcing that she will retire at the end of this year.

Kanji Composition