早口
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Noun describing rapid speech. Often used as a compound: 『早口言葉』 (hayakuchi kotoba, 'tongue twister').
Theme
During a study session at a café, User and their classmate Mika are practicing Japanese pronunciation. Mika tends to speak quickly.
早口
はやくち
fast-talking
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Imagine someone talking so fast their mouth looks like a 'hay' (はや hayai sounds like 'hay') moving quickly — 'hay mouth' → 早口 (hayakuchi, 'fast-talking').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『早口』 (hayakuchi, 'fast-talking') is often used to describe rapid speech, such as in news broadcasts or comedy routines like 『漫才』 (manzai, 'stand-up comedy'). It can imply efficiency or difficulty in understanding.
Forms
Base: 早口Noun describing rapid speech. Often used as a compound: 『早口言葉』 (hayakuchi kotoba, 'tongue twister').