How to say "eloquent" in Japanese

Choosing the right word
  • 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.
    セールスマンは大抵たいてい口達者くちだっしゃだ。↗
    Salesmen are usually fast talkers.
  • 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.
    He is as ready to talk as to work.
  • 爽やかさわやかJLPT N2approx.Common
    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.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese equivalents
See also

JLPT vocabulary levels are community estimates, not official (no official lists have been published since the 2010 revision).

Say it right, write it right

Core lookup works fully offline, with cloud pronunciation and one-tap save & review. Free, no sign-up.

Free downloadWindowsFree downloadmacOSDownload on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
MobileiOS / Android

Android

QR code for the Google Play pageGet it on Google Play

Scan it with your Android phone to install, or search for “Tomoshi” on Google Play.

iOS

QR code for the App Store pageDownload on the App Store

Scan it with your iPhone camera to install, or search for “Tomoshi” in the App Store.

Install the browser extensionLook words up on any web page · Chrome / Edge / Safari

Screenshot of a Tomoshi lookup resultScreenshot of Tomoshi lookup results on a phone

Windows macOS Chrome / Edge / Safari extension iOS / Android