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.
"Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you."
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verb To be able to communicate in a particular language.
"My neighbour speaks Polish and a little Spanish."
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verb To give a speech or address a group.
"The head teacher will speak to the whole school at assembly."
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verb To express or reveal something without words.
"The old photographs speak of a happier time in the family."
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speak in a sentence
- Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you.
- She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
- My neighbour speaks Polish and a little Spanish.
- Do you speak English, or shall I find someone who does?
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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: "Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you." 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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