Meaning

Primary

Story

Alternatives

Talk, Speech, Conversation

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji version of means talk. This word also means talk, but it means a few other things as well. This can refer to a speech or story as well. Basically anything that involves a talking session. So, before you go, I hope you stay awhile and listen to my .

Reading

はなし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Who tells a great story? Hana, she (はなし) tells a great story! If you know someone named Hana or Hanna you can use that person to help you to remember this one better too.

You can also use 話す's reading to help you to remember this one, as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 話を聞く

    to listen to what someone has to say

    話をもどす

    to return to a prior point of discussion

    話をする

    to talk

Context Sentences

同じ話を何回されても、よく分かりません。

No matter how many times you tell me the same story, I still don't understand.

また日本のトイレの話ですか?

A talk about Japanese toilets again?

少しだけでいいので、話を聞いてもらえないですか?

Could you listen to me for just a little bit?

Kanji Composition