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話はなし話し咄噺NounFreq #95
1

話／話し only

talk; speech; chat; conversation

Examples
人の話に水を差さないでくれ。
Don't throw a wet blanket over our conversation.
2

topic; subject

Examples
彼は不愉快な話を２時間もした。
He dwelt on an unpleasant subject for two hours.
3

話／話し only

discussions; negotiation; argument

Examples
３時間議論したが、我々は話がまとまらなかった。
After three hours of discussion we got nowhere.
4

rumor; talk; hearsay

Examples
厳しい冬になるという話です。
They say we are going to have a severe winter.
5

tale; story; fable

Examples
私はアンソニー卿のすばらしい話に夢中になっていました。
I was lost in Sir Anthony's wonderful story.
6

circumstances; particulars

Examples
話を聞かせてくれ。
I want a full report though.
話すはなす咄すTransitiveGodan verbFreq #163
1

to talk; to speak; to converse; to chat

Examples
ジョンはお客さんと電話で話した。
John talked with his customer on the phone.
2

to tell; to explain; to narrate; to mention; to describe; to discuss

Examples
あなたの趣味について話してください。
Please tell me about your hobbies.
3

to speak (a language)

Examples
英語はカナダで話されている。
English is spoken in Canada.
会話かいわNounIntransitive～する VerbFreq #734
1

conversation; talk; chat

Examples
機知は会話に趣を添える。
Wit gives zest to conversation.
お話お話し御話御話しおはなしNounFreq #1148
1

story; tale

Examples
知っていることしかお話しできません。
I can only tell you what I know.
2

Honorific

talk; discussion

電話でんわNounFreq #1411
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

telephone call; phone call

Examples
電話は繰り返し鳴っていた。
The telephone rang repeatedly.
2

Abbreviation

telephone (device); phone

話題わだいFreq #1720
1

Common noun

topic; subject

Examples
その話題は話し合う価値がある。
The topic is worth discussing.
2

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

much talked about; topical; in the news; hot

世話せわNounFreq #2831
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

care; looking after; help; assistance; aid

Examples
日本では親は年をとると、通例子供たちの世話になる。
When parents get old in Japan, they are customarily looked after by their children.
私たちが留守の間、誰が犬の世話をするの？
Who'll take care of the dog while we're gone?
2

trouble; bother

3

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

good offices; recommendation; introduction

Examples
彼は友達の親切な世話でその職に就いた。
He obtained the post through the good offices of a friend.
4

everyday life; everyday affairs; everyday language

5

Abbreviation

sewamono (Edo-period drama about contemporary life)

話をするはなしをするExpressionする VerbFreq #816
1

to have a talk; to tell a story

Examples
コーヒーでも飲みながら話をするのはどうですか。
Why don't we talk over coffee?
話しかける話し掛けるはなしかけるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #1491
1

to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone)

Examples
私はそんな失礼な話しかけられ方に慣れていない。
I'm not used to being talked to in such a rude manner.
2

to begin to talk; to start a conversation

Examples
男が近づいて私に話しかけた。
A man came up and spoke to me.
お世話になるおせわになるExpressionPoliteGodan verbFreq #2387
1

Oft. used to express gratitude

to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on); to become much obliged (to someone); to become indebted

Examples
お世話になりました。
I really appreciate your kindness.
話し合う話しあう話合うはなしあうTransitiveGodan verbFreq #2544
1

to discuss; to talk together

Examples
ここでその問題について話し合いましょう。
Let's discuss the matter here.
携帯電話けいたいでんわNounFreq #4378
1

mobile phone; cell phone

Examples
この型の携帯電話はよく売れています。
This type of mobile phone sells well.
話し合い話合いはなしあいNoun～する VerbFreq #4396
1

discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference

Examples
英語の授業では、時々輪になって座り、読んでいる本について話し合いをすることもあります。
In English class, sometimes we sit in a circle to talk about a book we are reading.
世話になるせわになるExpressionGodan verbFreq #4521
1

to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on); to become much obliged (to someone); to become indebted

通話つうわFreq #5540
1

Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; videoconference call

Examples
通話の申し込みを取り消しましょうか。
Should I cancel the call?
2

Counter; Used to determine a charge

counter for telephone calls of a set duration

お世話おせわNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #7007
1

help; aid; assistance

Examples
子供たちのお世話を手伝ってくれない？
Can you help look after the kids?
話し声話声はなしごえNounFreq #7691
1

speaking voice; talking voice

Examples
隣の部屋で誰かの話し声が聞こえる。
I can hear someone talking in the next room.
対話たいわNounIntransitiveTransitive～する VerbFreq #7855
1

dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication

Examples
この例においては、その二人の詩人の対話に関する正確な記述がもたらされている。
In this instance we are provided with an exact account of the conversation between the two poets.
神話しんわNounFreq #8664
1

myth; mythology

Examples
どの民族も独自の神話を持っている。
Every nation has its own myths.
世間話世間ばなしせけんばなしNounFreq #9322
1

small talk; chat; gossip

Examples
世間話をしなくてもいいからね。
You don't have to chat with them.
受話器じゅわきNounFreq #9476
1

(telephone) receiver

Examples
彼は急いで受話器を置いた。
He put the phone down in haste.
話は別はなしはべつExpressionFreq #9608
1

Oft. after conditional, e.g. ...となると話は別だ

that's a different matter; that's a different story

Examples
それなら話は別だよ。
In that case, I'll change my mind.
昔話むかしばなしNounFreq #10072
1

old tale; folk tale; legend

Examples
久しぶりに会ったんだから、酒でも飲みながら、昔話にでも花を咲かせるとするか。
It's been so long since we last met up. Let's have a drink or two and talk about the good old days.
2

reminiscence

噂話うわさ話うわさばなしNounFreq #10172
1

gossip

Examples
噂話のお相手をしている暇はない。
I have no time to engage in gossip.
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