声明を発表する

You usually pair this with a subject that has some authority. Think of big companies, government bodies, or even famous celebrities. The structure is simple: [Subject] が [Statement Type] 声明を発表した. You can add adjectives like 公式 (official) to make it even heavier. It sounds very professional and definitive.

Use this when a company responds to a scandal. Use it when two countries agree on a new trade deal. You will see it often in newspapers and TV news. It is perfect for professional writing or reporting. If you are a manager, you might use it for a major policy change. It tells everyone, "This is our final, official word."

Do not use this for your daily life or small talk. If you tell your roommate, "I am issuing a statement that I am hungry," you will sound like a weird robot. It is too heavy for casual plans. Avoid it in texts unless you are being intentionally funny. It is not for sharing secrets or gossip. It is for public, high-stakes information only.

In Japan, the 'official' word is incredibly important for maintaining harmony. This is the omote (public face) of a situation. A 声明 is often the result of many internal meetings. It represents a consensus within a group. Japanese society values these clear, public markers to resolve confusion or conflict. It is about taking responsibility in the public eye.

You will often hear 共同声明 (joint statement) between two parties. Another common one is 抗議声明 (statement of protest). If a company is sorry, they might issue an 謝罪声明 (statement of apology). Each variation keeps the same formal structure. They all signal that the speaker is being very serious and deliberate.