noun
eloquence; oratorical talent
Refers to the ability to speak well and persuasively; somewhat formal or literary.
彼の弁才にはいつも感心させられる。
I am always impressed by his eloquence.
弁才を磨くために、スピーチの練習をしている。
I am practicing speeches to polish my oratorical skills.
雄弁 is more common for 'eloquence' and often implies powerful, moving speech, while 弁才 is slightly more formal and can emphasize the talent or skill itself.
Compound of 弁 (speech, eloquence) and 才 (talent, ability). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests 'talent for speech'.