Vocab Info
A4 Noun
口上vocal message, speech, statement, way of speaking, prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun
1.
vocal message, speech, statement
2.
prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
All Forms
口上 【こうじょう】
Details
こ
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Examples
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逃した会議の口上を拝聴し、内容を確認した。
I listened to the formal remarks from the meeting I missed and verified the contents.
口上だけではなくて手紙も配布しました。
Not only vocal messages, but also letters were distributed.
乱暴な口上で話しかけられて機嫌を害しました。
I was offended by being addressed with a rough way of speaking.
歌舞伎などの興行物で舞台から述べる挨拶を口上と言います。
In performances like kabuki, the greeting given from the stage is called a prologue.
結婚式にて、新郎新婦に対してお祝いの口上を述べることができました。
At the wedding, I was able to deliver a congratulatory speech to the bride and groom.
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