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話 (hanashi) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

話

hanashi

story, talk

JLPT 1

Details

Romaji	hanashi
Meanings	story, talk
JLPT Levels	JLPT 1, JLPT 2, JLPT 3, JLPT 4, JLPT 5
Frequency	#414 most common

Words Containing 話

Word	Romaji	Meaning	JLPT
寓話	guuwa	fable, allegory	JLPT 1
神話	shinwa	myth, mythology	JLPT 1
民話	minwa	folk tale	JLPT 1
説話	setsuwa	narrative tale	JLPT 1
話し合う	hanashiau	to discuss, to talk over	JLPT 2
世話	sewa	care; looking after	JLPT 3
会話	kaiwa	conversation	JLPT 4
話す	hanasu	to speak; to talk	JLPT 5
電話する	denwa suru	to make a phone call	JLPT 5
電話	denwa	telephone	JLPT 5
電話番号	denwa bangou	phone number	JLPT 5
話	hanashi	story; talk	JLPT 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 話 mean in Japanese?

話 (hanashi) means "story, talk" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

How many strokes does 話 have?

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What is the radical of 話?

Radical information for 話 is being updated.

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