マダラの演説
Madara no enzetsu
マダラの演説 (Madara no enzetsu) is the Japanese way to say "madara's speech".
This phrase refers to a formal address or public talk given by the character Madara.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the name Madara, the possessive particle の (no) and the noun 演説 (enzetsu) which means speech or lecture.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle の is used here to indicate that the speech belongs to or is associated with Madara.
How do you pronounce it?
Madara no enzetsu
Did you know?
- The character name 斑 (Madara) means 'spots' or 'mottled', which is often used in Japanese to describe the variegated patterns on a leopard or certain fish.
- In formal Japanese addresses, speakers often replace standard polite endings with である (de aru) to project an image of absolute authority and timelessness.
- The kanji for 'speech' in 演説, which is 説, can also be found in the word for 'theory' or 'explanation', suggesting that a speech is viewed as a way to establish a particular logic or doctrine.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a story.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太、マダラの演説を読みましたか。Yōta, Madara no enzetsu o yomimashita ka.Yota, did you read Madara's speech?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、昨日読みました。Hai, kinō yomimashita.Yes, I read it yesterday.
- 美咲 Misakiどう思いましたか。Dō omoimashita ka.What did you think of it?
- 陽太 Yotaとても衝撃的でした。Totemo shōgekiteki deshita.It was very shocking.
