eloquence; fluent speech
Refers to speaking in a clear, persuasive, and lively manner. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
The audience was captivated by his eloquence.
Standard modern kanji spelling.
Outdated kanji form using 辯; not used in modern Japanese.
Compound of 快 (pleasant, refreshing) and 弁 (speech, dialect). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests 'pleasant speech'.