🇯🇵 How to say

“to speak” in Japanese

話すはなす
Illustration of "to speak" in a Japanese cultural setting
A group of friends is sitting at a café, animatedly talking and laughing together. One friend is sharing a funny story w…

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The verb 話す (はなす) means 'to speak' or 'to talk.' It's used in casual conversations and is essential for daily communication in Japanese.

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