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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is じゅつ, and the kun reading is のべる. It has 8 strokes and relates to stating or describing thoughts and facts.
• Basic usage: 述べる is read のべる, and 記述 is read きじゅつ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 述べる / 記述
  • 述べる means to state or to describe and is read のべる. It describes stating a reason, opinion, or witnessed fact in speech or writing.
  • 代表は計画に賛成する理由を述べた。 means “The representative stated the reasons for supporting the plan.”
  • 記述 means description or account and is read きじゅつ. It refers to a structured written description or account of observations or events.
  • 観察した内容を順序立てて記述した。 means “I described what I had observed in a clear sequence.”