Japanese Conversation · Level 113
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Japanese word
説得力
Pronunciation
Romajisettokuryoku
Meaning
- nounpersuasiveness
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes the force that makes an argument, explanation, or claim convince someone.
Common phrases
説得力が増すset toku ryoku ga ma su
become more persuasive
説得力を持たせるset toku ryoku o mo ta se ru
make persuasive
説得力を感じるset toku ryoku o kan ji ru
find persuasive
Similar words
説得性settokusei: The quality of an argument or explanation that makes people accept its reasoning.
Definition in Japanese
主張や説明などが相手を納得させる力。shu chō ya setsu mei na do ga ai te o nat toku sa se ru chikara
Word origin
説得力 (settokuryoku) combines 説得 (settoku, "persuasion") and 力 (ryoku, "power"), expressing the power to persuade.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, evidence, explanations, and speakers can all have 説得力 (settokuryoku), so the word covers convincing force beyond a speaker's skill.
Other meanings
- cogencynoun