こうじょう
口上
N5Common wordNoun
Noun
vocal message•speech•statement
Noun
prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
Example Sentences
店主が開店の口上を述べた。
The shopkeeper gave an opening speech.
露天商は独特の口上で客を呼び込む。
The street vendor draws in customers with his distinctive sales pitch.
歌舞伎役者が幕開けに口上を述べた。
The kabuki actor delivered a formal speech at the opening of the play.
昔の薬売りは面白い口上で人を集めた。
In the old days, medicine peddlers gathered crowds with their entertaining sales patter.
スピーチの前に、短い口上を述べさせていただきます。
Before my speech, allow me to say a few opening words.