能弁(のうべん)

のうべん
na-adjective, noun
eloquent; articulate
communication
1. eloquent; articulate; fluent in speech
Having the ability to speak persuasively and fluently. Can carry a slightly negative nuance of being overly smooth or glib, depending on context.
彼(かれ)は能弁(のうべん)な人(ひと)だ。
He is an eloquent person.
能弁(のうべん)に自分(じぶん)の意見(いけん)を述(の)べた。
She stated her opinion eloquently.
あの政治家(せいじか)は能弁(のうべん)だが、言葉(ことば)に中身(なかみ)がないと批判(ひはん)されることもある。
That politician is eloquent, but is sometimes criticized for lacking substance in his words.

Usage

Can be used positively (genuinely eloquent) or with a negative nuance (glib, too smooth). Context determines whether the speaker admires or mistrusts the eloquence.

Common patterns

Similar words

Related Words

Synonym: 雄弁(ゆうべん) (powerful speech)
Synonym: 口達者(くちだっしゃ) (smooth-talking)
Related: 多弁(たべん) (talkative)
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Added 2026.3.20 11:42 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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