スピーチsupiichi
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- nounspeech
- Synonym演説えんぜつNeutralA formal address stating one's views before the public, as in 「選挙演説」; political in flavor, while 「スピーチ」 usually means a speech at a wedding or similar occasion.
- Synonym話はなしNeutralThe broadest term here: talking or conversation in general, not necessarily a formal address delivered to an audience.
- Synonym講話こうわNeutralAn explanatory talk that makes a subject easy to grasp, as in 「校長講話」; carries an instructive, edifying tone.
- Related話はなしNeutralThe broadest term here: talking or conversation in general, not necessarily a formal address delivered to an audience.
- Related講演こうえんNeutralA lecture on a set topic given before an audience, as in 「講演会」; academic and informative in flavor.
Use 「スピーチ」 for speeches or toasts at weddings, parties and the like. For political addresses to the public pick 「演説」, for academic lectures 「講演」, and for instructive talks like a principal's address 「講話」.
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- 演説。


