Japanese

えんぜつ
Meaning: speech; address
Part of Speech: Noun

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演
説

Example sentences

He gave an enthusiastic speech in front of many people.
彼は群衆の不安を煽るような演説を行った。
He gave a speech that seemed to fan the crowd's anxiety.
彼女の素晴らしい演説は、多くの人々を引き付けた。
Her wonderful speech attracted many people.
その政治家は多くの支持者の前で演説した。
The politician spoke in front of many supporters.
彼は労働者たちの前で激しいアジ演説を行った。
He delivered a fierce agitation speech in front of the workers.
彼の演説は中身が空疎だった。
His speech was empty in content.
彼の演説は冗漫で、聴衆は退屈してしまった。
His speech was rambling, and the audience got bored.
彼の情熱的な演説に聴衆は熱涙をしぼった
The audience was moved to tears by his passionate speech.
彼の演説には優れた修辞法が使われていた
Excellent rhetorical methods were used in his speech.
彼の演説は名論卓説に満ちていた。
His speech was full of excellent arguments.

Usage Notes

Used for public speaking, especially formal ones like political or ceremonial addresses.

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