陳述

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 陳述(ちんじゅつ) is a noun; 陳述する describes stating facts or opinions.
• Basic usage: It suits formal statements, whether spoken in court or written in a report.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Content and location
  • In 見たことを陳述する, を marks what is stated. In 法廷で, で marks where the statement is made.
• 陳述 and 叙述
  • 陳述 focuses on stating one's judgment or known facts, while 叙述(じょじゅつ) focuses on describing events or how they unfolded. 陳述 also appears in reports, so it is not limited to spoken testimony.