English–Japanese

“fast speech” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihayakuchi

Example

先生は早口で話します。sen sei wa haya kuchi de hana shi ma su

The teacher speaks quickly.

Illustration for 早口 (fast speech)

How to say “fast speech” in Japanese

“Fast speech” in Japanese is 早口 (hayakuchi).

Presents words as coming out in a rapid flow, with little time between them.

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

Example sentences with 早口

緊張すると早口になりやすいです。kin chō su ru to haya kuchi ni na ri ya su i de su

When I get nervous, I tend to speak too quickly.

Tips for using 早口

  • A person can be described as 早口 (hayakuchi) even when the message is clear, because the word focuses on speaking speed rather than pronunciation.

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