θ©±
Talk, Speak, Story
γ―γͺγ (hanasu), γ―γͺγ (hanashi)
JLPT N5
Interesting Fact
Japan has a traditional performing art called Rakugo (θ½θͺ). A single storyteller sits on stage with only a fan and a small cloth as props. Through changes in voice, expression, and timing, they perform entire conversations between multiple characters. The audience sees one person, but hears an entire cast.
Memory Trick
The left side is θ¨ (words) and the right side is θ (tongue).
Readings
Onyomi:
Kunyomi: γ―γͺγ (hanasu), γ―γͺγ (hanashi)
Example Words
θ©±γ
γ―γͺγ (hanasu)
To speak
θ©±
γ―γͺγ (hanashi)
Story, conversation
ι»θ©±
γ§γγ (denwa)
Telephone
δΌθ©±
γγγ (kaiwa)
Conversation
Example Sentence
ζ₯ζ¬θͺγ§θ©±γγΎγγγγ
γ«γ»γγ γ§ γ―γͺγγΎγγγγ
nihongo de hanashimashou
Let's speak in Japanese.