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“persuasiveness” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisettokuryoku

Example

その証拠が主張に説得力を与えます。so no shō ko ga shu chō ni set toku ryoku o ata e ma su

That evidence makes the claim more convincing.

Illustration for 説得力 (persuasiveness)

How to say “persuasiveness” in Japanese

“Persuasiveness” in Japanese is 説得力 (settokuryoku).

Describes the force that makes an argument, explanation, or claim convince someone.

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

Example sentences with 説得力

具体的な例を挙げると、説明の説得力が増します。gu tai teki na rei o a ge ru to setsu mei no set toku ryoku ga ma shi ma su

Giving specific examples makes an explanation more persuasive.

Tips for using 説得力

  • In Japanese, evidence, explanations, and speakers can all have 説得力 (settokuryoku), so the word covers convincing force beyond a speaker's skill.

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