Japanese word

演説

Pronunciation

Romajienzetsu

Meaning

  • nounspeech

Example

彼は大勢の前で演説をしました。kare wa ō zei no mae de en zetsu o shi ma shi ta

He gave a speech in front of a large crowd.

Illustration for 演説 (speech)

More examples

市長は新しい計画について演説をしました。shi chō wa atara shi i kei kaku ni tsu i te en zetsu o shi ma shi ta

The mayor gave a speech about the new plan.

Core concept

It presents a speaker's organized thoughts or claims directly to a gathered audience.

Common phrases

  • 演説を行うen zetsu o okona u

    deliver a speech

  • 演説を聞くen zetsu o ki ku

    listen to a speech

Similar words

講演kōen: A formal talk explains a subject to an audience, often for educational purposes.
スピーチsupīchi: A spoken address gives a message to an audience, often on a formal or ceremonial occasion.
弁論benron: A formal public address presents arguments in support of a position.

Definition in Japanese

人々の前で、ある考えや主張をまとまって述べること。hito bito no mae de a ru kanga e ya shu chō o ma to ma tte no be ru ko to

Word origin

演 (en, "perform or expound") and 説 (setsu, "explain or opinion") combine in 演説 (enzetsu) to describe the public expression of ideas.

Usage tips

  • The word 演説 (enzetsu) commonly appears in reports about election campaigns, where candidates speak to a crowd in public.

Other meanings

  • addressnoun

Related words

  • 演説家enzetsukaoratornoun

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