JLPT N5 Beginner
話す
To speak, talk, or tell
Readings
Other forms
話します polite form
話さない plain negative
話した plain past
話して te-form
話せる potential form
咄す rare kanji
1 Verb (Godan)
To speak" / "To talk
Focuses on the interactive process of conversation or the capacity to use a specific language.
2 Verb (Godan)
To tell" / "To narrate
Involves narrating a story, revealing a secret, or explaining specific details to someone.
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