Oral statement; dictation — something spoken aloud, often recorded or transcribed.
被告は事件の詳細を口述で説明した。
The defendant explained the details of the incident orally.
教授の口述を学生が筆記した。
Students took notes of the professor's oral statements.
口述試験では、はっきりと話すことが重要だ。
In an oral exam, speaking clearly is important.