宣言

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 宣言, read せんげん, denotes a clear public statement establishing a position, decision, or beginning.
• Basic usage: It covers publicly stating an intention to continue a plan and formally announcing an event’s opening.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A clear public statement
  • It formally makes a position, decision, or beginning known to others rather than leaving it as a private thought.