スピーチ
すぴーち
noun, verb (suru)
speech
1.
speech, address
A formal talk given to an audience.
結婚式でスピーチを頼まれた。
I was asked to give a speech at the wedding.
社長のスピーチが長かった。
The president's speech was long.
スピーチコンテストで優勝した。
I won the speech contest.
USAGE: スピーチ is commonly used for speeches at events like weddings, ceremonies, and competitions.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- スピーチをする (to give a speech)
- スピーチを頼む (to ask someone to give a speech)
- スピーチコンテスト (speech contest)
- 乾杯のスピーチ (toast speech)
RELATED WORDS:
- 演説 (public speech, usually political)
- 挨拶 (greeting speech, remarks)
- 講演 (lecture)
- 発表 (presentation)