1.
to be persuasive; to be convincing; to carry weight
Describes an argument, explanation, person, or presentation that has the power to persuade or convince others.
A combination of 説得力 (persuasive power) and がある (to have, to exist). This is the standard way to say something is persuasive or convincing in Japanese.
The negative form 説得力がない means "not convincing, unpersuasive." 説得力に欠ける (to lack persuasiveness) is a slightly more formal alternative.
Common collocations
- 説得力のある議論: a convincing argument
- 説得力のある説明: a persuasive explanation
- 説得力が増す: persuasiveness increases
- 説得力に欠ける: to lack persuasiveness