会話 Conversation

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

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

Common Word Combinations

• 会話を〜

  会話を思い出す

  to recall a conversation

  会話をする

  to have a conversation

  会話をつづける

  to continue a conversation

• 会話が〜

  会話がはずむ

  the conversation gets lively

  会話ができる

  to be able to converse

  会話がある

  there is 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

1. 会

   かい Meet
2. 話

   わ Talk