話す
はなす
hanasu
VocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

話す (はなす (hanasu)) means "to talk". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to talk

Also : to speak · to converse · to chat · to tell

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 話す (はなす) means 'to speak'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to speak.

Example Sentences

先生に日本語で話しました。

せんせいににほんごではなしました。

I spoke to the teacher in Japanese.

友達とたくさん話しました。

ともだちとたくさんはなしました。

I talked a lot with my friend.

Kanji in this word

話
Tale
Kunはな.す、はなし
Onわ
JLPT N5

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