話す
はなす
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To speak / To talk
Examples
日本語で話します。
I speak in Japanese.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「話す」is a verb meaning "To speak / To talk." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「話す」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「話す」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「話す」mean in Japanese?+
「話す」means "To speak / To talk". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「話す」?+
「話す」is read as「はなす」.
Is 「話す」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「話す」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「話す」?+
日本語で話します。 — I speak in Japanese.
Practice 「話す」 with spaced repetition