演説

えんぜつ

Speech, address

N3noun·enzetsu

How to remember it

演 (perform) + 説 (explain): a performed explanation before an audience.

Example sentences

  • 市長は記者の前で演説を行った。

    しちょうはきしゃのまえでえんぜつをおこなった。

    The mayor gave a speech before the press.

  • 彼の演説は多くの人に感動を与えた。

    かれのえんぜつはおおくのひとにかんどうをあたえた。

    His speech moved many people.

Usage

Suru-verb 演説する; formal, often political context.

Related words

演説するスピーチ演説会立候補

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