Japanese Word · Beginner
話す
to talk (about something)
Pronunciation: [ha̠na̠sɨ]
Meaning
to talk (about something); to speak (on a subject); to converse
Example
話していい？
Can I talk to you about something?
Practice tips
- Practice 話す out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.