Meaning

Primary

Conversation

Alternative

Dialogue

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you meet and talk with someone else, you're having a conversation.

Reading

かいわ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 会話をつづける

    to continue a conversation

    会話をする

    to have a conversation

    会話を思い出す

    to recall a conversation

Context Sentences

これはニコラス・ケイジ氏との会話のレコーディングです。

This is a recording of a conversation with Nicolas Cage.

多くの人々との会話の中で心理学を学びました。

I learned psychology in my conversations with many people.

友人との会話で、失礼なことを言ってしまったときは、すぐに「ごめん」と言うことが大切です。

If you say something rude in a conversation with a friend, it's important to say "sorry" immediately.

Kanji Composition