話
Speak, Story
JLPT N5 · #62 of 101📖 Readings
On'yomi (Chinese reading)
ワ
Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)
はな-す · はなし
📝 Example Words
- 話す (はなす) - to speak
- 電話 (でんわ) - telephone
💡 About This Kanji
話 is a JLPT N5 kanji meaning "speak, story." It belongs to the actions group and is one of the first kanji Japanese learners study. The on'yomi reading ワ is used in compound words (jukugo), while the kun'yomi reading はな-す appears in native Japanese words.
This kanji is part of the complete JLPT N5 kanji list — the 101 characters you need to pass the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Practice it with our free Kanji Flash app using spaced repetition.
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