話す
はなす
hanasu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

話す (はなす (hanasu)) means "to talk". It is read はなす (hanasu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to talk

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

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Example Sentences

先生に分からないことを話してください。

せんせいにわからないことをはなしてください。

Please tell the teacher about the things you don't understand.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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