How to say "eloquent" in Japanese
- 口達者くちだっしゃna-adjective, nounCovers 'eloquent' in the sense of a smooth, fast talker. It fits a born talker, fluent and persuasive in conversation, though its 'glib' and 'talkative' senses often give that fluency a glib edge.
- 宛転えんてんtaru-adjective, adverb (with と)An uncommon word for speech that is smooth-spoken and sonorous: eloquence as fluent, flowing, pleasant-sounding delivery. For everyday 'eloquent' it is seldom the word you want.
- 口八丁くちはっちょうnounChiefly means voluble — a ready, fluent talker who can hold their own in any conversation. For weighty, moving eloquence it is seldom the word you want.
- 爽やかさわやかna-adjectiveA common word best known for 'refreshing, crisp'; of a voice it means clear, of speech fluent. Its link to 'eloquent' is marginal — it suits clear, refreshing speech, not persuasive eloquence.
None of these is a neutral, all-purpose 'eloquent': 口達者 and 口八丁 picture a glib, voluble talker, 宛転 smooth, sonorous speech, and 「爽やか」 clear, refreshing speech, so choose by the shade you mean.
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