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speak in Japanese

speak in Japanese is 話す, 言う, 語る — speak means to say words out loud; to talk.

speak in Japanese

話す
verb
Pronounced: hanasu
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
言う
verb
Pronounced: iu
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
語る
verb
Pronounced: kataru
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
しゃべる
verb
Pronounced: shaberu
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
会話
verb
Pronounced: kaiwa
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
談話
verb
Pronounced: danwa
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
話す
verb
Pronounced: hanasu
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.

What does "speak" mean?

  1. verb To say words out loud; to talk.
    "She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby."
  2. verb To be able to communicate in a particular language.
    "She speaks three languages fluently."
  3. verb To give a speech or address a group.
    "The mayor is set to speak at the opening ceremony."
  4. verb To express or reveal something without words.
    "Her silence spoke volumes about how upset she was."

speak in a sentence

  • She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
  • He hasn't spoken a word all morning.
  • She speaks three languages fluently.
  • The mayor is set to speak at the opening ceremony.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "speak" in Japanese?

"speak" in Japanese is 話す, 言う, 語る. speak means: To say words out loud; to talk.

How do you pronounce 話す?

"speak" in Japanese is 話す, pronounced "hanasu".

How do you use "speak" in a sentence?

Example: "She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby." In Japanese, "speak" is 話す, 言う, 語る.

Are there other ways to say "speak" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "speak": 話す, 言う, 語る, しゃべる, 会話, 談話.

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