講こう演えん

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講演する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'

Meanings

A formal talk given to an audience, often by an expert or invited speaker. Used as a noun or with する to mean 'give a lecture'.

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スピーチN4
スピーチ is a general, often shorter speech (e.g. at a wedding), while 講演 implies a longer, structured lecture by an expert.
講こう義ぎN4
講義 is an academic lecture given as part of a course, whereas 講演 is a one-time public talk on a topic.
演えん説ぜつN3
演説 is a persuasive or political speech meant to sway an audience, while 講演 is an informative talk by an expert.
講こう演えん会かいN3
講演 is the lecture (the speech itself), while 講演会 is the whole event or meeting at which the lecture is given.

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レクチャー
講演 is a formal public speech or address, often to a large audience, whereas レクチャー suggests a smaller, more instructional talk.
プレゼンテーションN1
講演 is a public lecture or speech, usually one-way and academic or ceremonial, whereas プレゼンテーション is typically a structured, visual business talk aimed at persuading or informing a specific audience.

Don't confuse with

公こう演えんN1
公演 (same reading as 講演) means a public performance like a concert or play, not a lecture.
後こう援えんN1
講演 (a lecture or talk) is pronounced identically to 後援 (sponsorship) but refers to a completely different concept, so context or kanji is essential.
講こう談だん
講演 shares the kanji 講 with 講談 but means a formal lecture or speech, not traditional dramatic storytelling.
講こう
講演 is a public speech or talk on any topic, while 講 (sense 1) refers narrowly to a Buddhist lecture meeting held at a temple.