synonym Comparative
言葉
VS
演説
Differences Between "言葉" and "演説"
Option A
言葉
Meaning
word; language; speech; remark
Reading
ことば (kotoba)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新入社員の熱意に満ちたスピーチを聴き、社長は感動のあまり適切な_______が見つかりませんでした。
Listening to the enthusiastic speech of the new employee, the president was so moved that he could not find appropriate words.
Option B
演説
Meaning
speech, address
Reading
えんぜつ (enzetsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
駅前で政治家が熱心に演説していた。
A politician was giving an passionate speech in front of the station.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(word; language; speech; remark)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 言葉: Refers to words, vocabulary, language as a whole, or spoken remarks. Often used as 感謝の言葉 or 外国語の言葉. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Word/language! "I always receive the deep love hidden behind your tsundere words, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Behind my words! B-Baka! There's nothing hidden behind them! I'm just worried about you! But... if you interpret my words so gently, make sure you listen only to my words whispered in your ears forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ことば（言葉）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのツンデレな言葉の裏にある愛を、僕はいつも受け取っています！』って…っ！言葉の裏！バカ！/// 裏なんて何もないわよ！ただあんたが心配なだけ！…でも、私の言葉をそんなに優しく解釈してくれるなら、一生私の言葉だけを耳元で聴き続けなさい！』
- 演説: A formal public speech, often given by politicians or at important events. Implies a persuasive or informative address to a large audience.
- 言葉: Refers to words, vocabulary, language as a whole, or spoken remarks. Often used as 感謝の言葉 or 外国語の言葉. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Word/language! "I always receive the deep love hidden behind your tsundere words, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Behind my words! B-Baka! There's nothing hidden behind them! I'm just worried about you! But... if you interpret my words so gently, make sure you listen only to my words whispered in your ears forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ことば（言葉）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのツンデレな言葉の裏にある愛を、僕はいつも受け取っています！』って…っ！言葉の裏！バカ！/// 裏なんて何もないわよ！ただあんたが心配なだけ！…でも、私の言葉をそんなに優しく解釈してくれるなら、一生私の言葉だけを耳元で聴き続けなさい！』
- 演説: A formal public speech, often given by politicians or at important events. Implies a persuasive or informative address to a large audience.
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