講演
漢字の「講」は「講じる」や「話す」を意味し、「演」は「演じる」や「示す」を意味する。この2つの漢字を組み合わせて「講演」が形成された。
NOUN
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[/koːˈeɴ/ja-JP]
lecture
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presentation
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talk
informal
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speech
formal
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(The cultural context of '講演' often includes formal settings and audience engagement, which may not have a single-word equivalent in ENGLISH.)
A formal speech, lecture, or presentation delivered by an expert or public figure to an audience, typically for educational, informational, or persuasive purposes. It often implies a structured event where a speaker imparts knowledge or insights to listeners. While translatable to words like lecture, presentation, or speech, the nuance of `講演` often encompasses the act of performing or demonstrating a topic in a public setting.
- 有名な教授が私たちの大学で講演を行いました。 — A famous professor gave a lecture at our university.
- 彼は環境問題に関する講演を依頼されました。 — He was asked to give a talk on environmental issues.
- 来週の講演会には多くの人が参加するでしょう。 — Many people will likely attend next week's lecture meeting.
register: formal
