Japanese word

早口

Pronunciation

Romajihayakuchi

Meaning

  • nounfast speech

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 早口で話すhaya kuchi de hana su

    speak quickly

  • 早口になるhaya kuchi ni na ru

    start speaking quickly

  • 早口を直すhaya kuchi o nao su

    slow down one's speech

Definition in Japanese

言葉を区切る間をあまり置かず、速い調子で話すこと。koto ba o ku gi ru aida o a ma ri o ka zu haya i chō shi de hana su ko to

Word origin

早口 (hayakuchi, "fast speech") is a native Japanese compound of 早 (haya, "early or fast") and 口 (kuchi, "mouth"), connecting a fast mouth with rapid speaking.

Usage tips

  • 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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