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
Pronounced: hanasu
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
言う
Pronounced: iu
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
語る
Pronounced: kataru
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
しゃべる
Pronounced: shaberu
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
会話
Pronounced: kaiwa
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
談話
Pronounced: danwa
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
話す
Pronounced: hanasu
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
What does "speak" mean?
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verb To say words out loud; to talk.
"She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby."
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verb To be able to communicate in a particular language.
"She speaks three languages fluently."
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verb To give a speech or address a group.
"The mayor is set to speak at the opening ceremony."
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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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