主張する
shuchō suru
In Japanese, the phrase for 'to claim' is 主張する (shuchō suru).
主張する is used when someone expresses an opinion, a right or a position that may be subject to debate or disagreement.
Meaning: to state a new fact (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun part of the verb, 主張, means 'assertion' or 'claim'.
Which one should you use?
While 主張する means to claim or assert a position, the phrase 断言する is used when someone declares something with absolute certainty or finality.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that someone is currently making a claim, use the continuous form 主張している.
How do you pronounce it?
shuchō suru
Did you know?
- The second kanji 張 literally means 'to stretch' or 'to expand'. This suggests a mental image of stretching a point or expanding one's position to make it heard.
- In Japanese business contexts, the word 主張 can sometimes sound overly aggressive or confrontational, as it implies a strong push for one's own position.
- The first kanji in 主張する, 主, also means 'master' or 'main'. It is the same character used in the word for 'protagonist' or 'main character' in a story.
Examples in context
- 多くの陰謀論者が、未検証な発言を利用してそれらを事実と主張する。Many conspiracy theorists leverage unverifiable statements and claim them as facts.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use 主張する when describing how conspiracy theorists present unverifiable statements as facts.Tatoeba #13155177 by say123, translation #13155176 by say123
- 彼の仕事に関して経費の請求を行いました。We made a claim for expenses related to his work.
- 最近銀行のサービスに不満があるので、クレームを言おうか悩んでいます。I have been dissatisfied with the bank's service lately, and I'm wondering whether I should make a complaint.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are discussing a news report.
- 蓮 Renこのニュース、本当だと思う？Kono nyūsu, hontō da to omou?Do you think this news is true?
- 陽葵 Himari彼がそう主張するけれど、証拠がないわ。Kare ga sō shuchō suru keredo, shōko ga nai wa.He claims so, but there is no evidence.
- 蓮 Ren確かに、怪しいところがあるね。Tashika ni, ayashii tokoro ga aru ne.True, there are some suspicious parts.
- 陽葵 Himariもっと詳しく調べるべきだと思うわ。Motto kuwashiku shiraberu beki da to omou wa.I think we should investigate it more thoroughly.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
