Translation of Japanese word "話す" to English
話す
はなす
[hanasu]
IPA: /hanasu/
Meaning
VerbTo communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
How to use
話す (hanasu) — 'to speak / talk'. Group 1 verb. はなします (polite), はなした (past). 日本語を話す — to speak Japanese. 話し合う — to discuss / talk together.
🇬🇧 English
to speak / talk
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 話す
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はなす
Romaji Transcription: hanasu
Example Sentences
私は日本語を話しています。
わたしは にほんごを はなしています。
I am speaking.
私は話します。
わたしは はなします。
I will speak.
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Common phrases
- 日本語を話す— to speak Japanese
- 話し合う— to discuss / talk it over
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "話す" mean?▼
The Japanese word "話す" means "to speak / talk" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "話す"?▼
The word "話す" is read as "はなす" (hanasu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私は日本語を話しています。".
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