話はなし話ばなし

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

small talk; chat; idle talk

Casual, light conversation; often used for friendly or informal chatting.

• 会かい議ぎの前まえに少すこし話はなし話ばなしをした。

  We had a little small talk before the meeting.

• 彼かの女じょ