Translation and Meaning of: 語る - kataru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 語る (kataru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kataru
Kana: かたる
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to speak; tell; recite
Meaning in English: to talk;to tell;to recite
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (語る) kataru
The Japanese word 語る (kataru) is a verb that means "to tell", "to speak" or "to discuss". The etymology of the word comes from the kanji 語, which means "word" or "language", and the verb ある (aru), which means "to exist". The combination of these two kanji results in a verb that refers to the action of communicating words or ideas. The word 語る is often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe the narration of stories or the expression of deep feelings.How to Write in Japanese - (語る) kataru
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Verbal conjugation of 語る
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 語る (kataru)
- 語る - Basic shape
- 語ります - Polite form
- 語って - Imperative form
- 語りました - Passed form
Synonyms and Similar - (語る) kataru
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:
語り伝える; 語り継ぐ; 語り聞かせる; 語りかける; 語り合う; 語り掛ける; 語りつぐ; 語り語る; 語り伝わる; 語り続ける
Words containing: 語る
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ものがたる
Romaji: monogataru
Translation / Meaning:
to say; to indicate
Words with the same pronunciation: かたる kataru
Example Sentences - (語る) kataru
Below are some example sentences:
証言は真実を語ることが重要です。
Shōgen wa shinjitsu o kataru koto ga jūyō desu
Witness is important to tell the truth.
It is important to talk about the truth in testimony.
- 証言 - A testimony
- は - Topic particle
- 真実 - Truth
- を - Direct Object Particle
- 語る - Speak
- こと - Nominalizing noun
- が - Subject particle
- 重要 - Importante
- です - Polite way of being
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to speak; tell; recite" é "(語る) kataru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.