述 means “state, express, mention”

のべる · noberu

Also: speak, relate

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading): のべる
On'yomi (Chinese reading): ジュツ

JLPT N2 · Taught in grade 5 · 8 strokes

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Moving (辶) along rows of millet (朮), one plant after the next: picture setting out your thoughts in order. 述べる is to state or express, a formal word for speeches and essays, and 記述 is a written description, as in the 記述問題, written-answer questions, on exams.

Used in 述べる (noberu, to state/express), 記述 (kijutsu, description/written answer), and 前述 (zenjutsu, aforementioned)

述 means “state, express, mention”

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