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(けっこんしき)でスピーチを(たの)まれた。
I was asked to give a speech at the wedding.
社長(しゃちょう)のスピーチが(なが)かった。
The president's speech was long.
スピーチコンテストで優勝(ゆうしょう)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(たの)む (to ask someone to give a speech)
  • スピーチコンテスト (speech contest)
  • 乾杯(かんぱい)のスピーチ (toast speech)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 演説(えんぜつ) (public speech, usually political)
  • 挨拶(あいさつ) (greeting speech, remarks)
  • 講演(こうえん) (lecture)
  • 発表(はっぴょう) (presentation)