辯士
べんし
Noun
1.
lecturer, rhetorician, orator
2.
narrator in Japanese silent cinema, film interpreter
historical term
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彼の演説は、聴衆を魅了する弁士の技量を示していた。
His speech demonstrated the orator's skill in captivating the audience.
無声映画の時代、弁士は映画体験に不可欠な存在だった。
In the era of silent films, the benshi was an indispensable part of the movie experience.
現代でも、一部のイベントで伝統的な弁士の語りを聞くことができる。
Even today, you can hear traditional benshi narration at some events.
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