English–Japanese
“speaking for” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidaiben
Example
その記者は市民の声を代弁します。so no ki sha wa shi min no koe o dai ben shi ma su
The reporter speaks for the citizens.
How to say “speaking for” in Japanese
“Speaking for” in Japanese is 代弁 (daiben).
Involves using one's own words to express another person's position, needs, or opinion as if acting in that person's place.
Example sentences with 代弁
その弁護士は被害者の立場を代弁します。so no ben go shi wa hi gai sha no tachi ba o dai ben shi ma su
The lawyer speaks for the victim.
Tips for using 代弁
- Japanese reporting often uses 代弁 (daiben) for giving public expression to a community's concerns, so the word can frame one speaker as representing many people.