This is the 2633rd most frequent Japanese word.
断言
"断言" means "assertion" or "to declare firmly."
In this sentence, "断言" is used to express a strong assertion or declaration about a belief or conclusion.
私は彼が犯人であると断言します。
I assert that he is the culprit.
Here, "断言" indicates the act of firmly stating something as a truth, emphasizing the premature nature of making such a claim.
この理論が正しいと断言するのは早すぎる。
It is too early to assert that this theory is correct.
In this example, "断言" is discussed as a concept or act, emphasizing its careful use in communication.