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Japanese

こうえん
Meaning: lecture; address; speech
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼は環境問題についての講演を行った。
He gave a lecture on environmental issues.
講演が終わると、スタッフはパイプ椅子を畳んで壁際に並べた。
When the lecture ended, the staff folded the metal chairs and lined them up by the wall.
講演の触りだけ聞いて、仕事に戻った。
I only listened to the opening part of the lecture and then went back to work.
講演の要旨をまとめました。
I summarized the main points of the lecture.
彼の講演は懸河之弁というべきもので、聴衆は最後まで圧倒され続けた。
His lecture was so eloquent and fluent that the audience remained captivated until the very end.

Usage Notes

Used for formal talks or presentations given to an audience.

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