Word details
話す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 話す.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
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