Meaning of 口述(こうじゅつ) in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level 口述 JLPT 1

Kana Reading こうじゅつ

Romaji kōjutsu

Examples of 口述, こうじゅつ in a sentence

秘書はボスが口述するのを受けた。

The secretary took dictation from her boss.
彼は何通かの手紙を秘書に口述した。

He dictated several letters to his secretary.
上司は秘書にタイプさせるために手紙を口述した。

My boss dictated a letter for his secretary to type.
この前の娘は口述内容を筆記するのも無理だった。速記なんて論外さ。

That girl couldn't take things down in longhand, let alone shorthand.

述 JLPT 2

8 strokes

mention, state, speak, relate

On'Yomi: ジュツ

Kun'Yomi: の.べる

口 JLPT 5

3 strokes

mouth

On'Yomi: コウ, ク

Kun'Yomi: くち

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