A statement or remark; the act of speaking out one’s opinion or utterance—used for comments made in meetings, discussions, interviews, etc.
会議で重要な発言をした。
He made an important remark at the meeting.
彼の発言はメディアで取り上げられた。
His statement was picked up by the media.
発言の内容が議論を呼んだ。
The content of the remark sparked debate.