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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is ちん, and no kun reading is listed. It has 11 strokes. It appears in words for stating facts and displaying objects.
• Basic usage: 陳述 is read ちんじゅつ and 陳列 is read ちんれつ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 陳述 / 陳列
  • 陳述 means statement or testimony and is read ちんじゅつ. It refers to stating facts or opinions in court or a report.
  • 彼は法廷で見たことを落ち着いて陳述した。 means “He calmly stated in court what he had seen.”
  • 陳列 means display or arrangement and is read ちんれつ. It refers to displaying products or bowls for viewing.
  • 店員は商品を種類ごとに陳列した。 means “The clerk displayed the products by type.”