Translation and Meaning of: 話す - hanasu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 話す (hanasu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hanasu
Kana: はなす
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: speak
Meaning in English: to speak
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (話す) hanasu
The Japanese word "話す" (Hanasu) is composed of the ideograms "話" (Hana) and "す" (su). "話" means "talking" or "talking" while "す" is an auxiliary verb that indicates the action of doing something. Therefore, "話す" can be translated as "speak" or "talk". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese language began to develop and differentiate itself from the Chinese. At this time, the word "hanhas" was written with the ideograms "談" (Dan) and "す" (SU), which also meant "talk" or "discuss". Over time, the "談" ideogram was replaced by "話", which became more common and easy to write. Nowadays, "話す" is a very common word in the spoken and written Japanese, being used in various everyday situations, such as informal conversations, formal presentations, job interviews, among others.How to Write in Japanese - (話す) hanasu
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Synonyms and Similar - (話す) hanasu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
語る; 言う; 話し合う; 伝える; 会話する; 口にする; 述べる; 話し掛ける; 話し込む; 話し合わせる
Words containing: 話す
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Words with the same pronunciation: はなす hanasu
Example Sentences - (話す) hanasu
Below are some example sentences:
長々と話すのは疲れる。
Naganaga to hanasu no wa tsukareru
Talking for a long time is tiring.
It's tired to talk for a long time.
- 長々と - "for a long time"
- 話す - verb that means "to speak"
- のは - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 疲れる - The verb "cansar" translates to "tire" in English.
はきはきと話すことが大切です。
Hakihaki to hanasu koto ga taisetsu desu
It is important to speak clearly and concisely.
It is important to talk to the postcard.
- はきはきと話すこと - It means "speak clearly and confidently."
- が - Particle that indicates a relationship of contrast or opposition.
- 大切 - means "important" or "valuable".
- です - polite way to affirm something in Japanese.
私は日本語を話すことができます。
Watashi wa nihongo o hanasu koto ga dekimasu
I can speak Japanese.
I can speak Japanese.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 日本語 (nihongo) - noun meaning "Japanese" or "Japanese language"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 話す (hanasu) - verb that means "to speak" or "to talk"
- こと (koto) - noun indicating an abstract action or event
- が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- できます (dekimasu) - verb meaning "to be able to" or "to be able to"
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "speak" é "(話す) hanasu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
