How to say 'Speech' in Japanese | 演説

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The Japanese word for Speech is 'Enzetsu', written as 演説 in Japanese.'Speech' in hiragana is えんぜつ.

word

演説

Meaning

Speech

Reading

えんぜつ

enzetsu

Kanji

演Perform 説Theory, Explanation

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '演説 (えんぜつ)' refers to a formal or public speech, often delivered to an audience. It is commonly used in political, academic, or professional contexts. For example: The politician gave a speech「政治家は演説をした」(せいじかはえんぜつをした). His speech was very inspiring「彼の演説はとても感動的だった」(かれのえんぜつはとてもかんどうてきだった). The word can also imply a persuasive or rhetorical element, as in delivering a message to influence others. Note that '演説' is typically used for formal or structured speeches, not casual conversations.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4395

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 演説

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

演

Meaning

Perform

kanji

説

Meaning

Theory, Explanation

Words Related to 演説 Through the Kanji 演

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 演 as well.

word

演ずる

Meaning

Perform

word

演じる

Meaning

Perform

word

出演

Meaning

Appearance

word

演劇

Meaning

Theater

word

講演

Meaning

Lecture

word

演出

Meaning

Direction, Production

word

演奏

Meaning

Performance

word

演技

Meaning

Acting

Words Related to 演説 Through the Kanji 説

These 10 Words contain the Kanji 説 as well.

word

小説

Meaning

Novel

word

説

Meaning

Theory

word

説明

Meaning

Explanation

word

説く

Meaning

Explain

word

解説

Meaning

Explanation

word

社説

Meaning

Editorial

word

学説

Meaning

Theory

word

説得

Meaning

Persuasion

word

伝説

Meaning

Legend

word

仮説

Meaning

Hypothesis

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'Enzetsu' means 'Speech' .

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