Log in

小話

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小話

小咄
小噺
なし
ょうわ (小話)
Noun
Freq #61933
1

anecdote

2

brief (comic) story

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 114
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

little
small

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちい.さい
こ-
お-
さ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いさら
こう
さざ
しゃお
ちいさ
13 strokes
Frequency: 134
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

tale
talk

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はな.す
はなし
8 strokes

Meanings

exclamation of surprise
cry out (in anger)
scold
talk
chat

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はなし
しか.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はな
16 strokes
Frequency: 2308

Meanings

talk
(kokuji)

Readings

Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はなし
📝

Build your Vocabulary

Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!