話す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 話す
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.
Kanji in this Word
話
13 strokes
Frequency: 134
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
tale
talk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はな.す
はなし
咄
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
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