This is the 859th most frequent Japanese word.
表明
Expression or declaration.
The word '表明' is used here as 'express,' indicating the action of clearly stating one's stance or opinion on a matter.
彼は会議で意見を明確に表明しました。
He clearly expressed his opinion at the meeting.
In this sentence, '表明' means 'announce,' referring to the formal presentation or communication of a position or decision.
政府は新しい政策に関する立場を公式に表明した。
The government officially announced its position about the new policy.
Here, '表明' is used to mean 'reveal' or 'express,' showing how something embodies or illustrates underlying beliefs or values.