メッセージmesseeji

JLPT N1approx.Common
メセージmeseeji
Definitions
  1. nounmessage
    このメッセージは意味いみをなさない。↗
    This message doesn't make sense.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Related話はなしNeutralVery broad: talking, conversation, topics, matters to discuss; 「メッセージ」 is the content conveyed to someone, like a message left or a work's intent.
  • Related言葉ことばNeutralLanguage, words, or what is said, as in 「感謝の言葉」; 「メッセージ」 centers on the content or intent being conveyed.
  • Related発言はつげんNeutralOpinions voiced at meetings and the like — the speaking out and what is said; 「メッセージ」 is about the content you want to convey.
  • Related声明せいめいFormalA formal, public statement of views or positions, as in 「政府声明」; 「メッセージ」 is broader, from solemn addresses to everyday messages.
  • Related陳述ちんじゅつWrittenWritten/formal: stating opinions aloud, or a party's statements of fact and claims in court; 「メッセージ」 is a message passed on, left, or in a work.
  • Related言説げんせつWrittenWritten: remarks or claims set out in words, mostly in commentary and academic writing; 「メッセージ」 is the meaning conveyed to someone.

Use 「メッセージ」 for a message you leave or send, or the intent a work conveys. Remarks made at a meeting are 「発言」; a formal public statement of positions is 「声明」. 「話」 and 「言葉」 cover talk and words broadly; 「陳述」 and 「言説」 are written statement words.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 伝言でんごん、言げん付つけ、挨拶あいさつ、口上こうじょう。
  2. 芸術げいじゅつ作品さくひんなどの伝達でんたつ内容ないよう、情報じょうほう、趣意しゅい。
  3. 教書きょうしょ。
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