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“eloquence” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiben

Example

彼は弁が立ちます。kare wa ben ga ta chi ma su

He speaks eloquently.

Illustration for 弁 (eloquence)

How to say “eloquence” in Japanese

“Eloquence” in Japanese is 弁 (ben).

Refers to the power of well-shaped words to persuade and move other people.

Full entry for 弁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 弁

弁の立つ人は、複雑な話も分かりやすく説明します。ben no ta tsu hito wa fuku zatsu na hanashi mo wa ka ri ya su ku setsu mei shi ma su

An eloquent person can explain complex ideas clearly.

Tips for using 弁

  • Although 弁 (ben) can be translated as eloquence, it often describes a person's persuasive speaking ability rather than ordinary conversation.

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