話はなし

noun

talk; speech; chat; conversation

Only when written 話 / 話し

General term for spoken exchange or the act of talking. Can refer to casual chat or more formal speech.

• 友とも達だちと長ながい話はなしをした。

  I had a long talk with a friend.

• 彼かれの話はなしはいつも面おも白しろい。

  His stories are always interesting.

noun

topic; subject

Refers to the subject matter of a conversation or discussion. Often used in phrases like 話が変わる (the topic changes).

• 話はなしがそれてしまった。

  We got off topic.

• その話はなしはまた今こん度どにしよう。

  Let's talk about that another time.

noun

discussion; negotiation; argument

Only when written 話 / 話し

Used when the talk involves deliberation, bargaining, or a dispute. Common in business or conflict contexts.

• 契けい約やくの話はなしを進すすめましょう。

  Let's proceed with the contract negotiations.

• 彼かれと話はなしがついた。

  I reached an agreement with him.

noun

rumor; hearsay; talk

Unverified information passed around; often implies gossip or something heard from others.

• 変へんな話はなしを聞きいたんだけど。

  I heard a strange rumor.

• それはただの話はなしだよ。

  That's just hearsay.

noun

tale; story; fable

A narrative, often fictional or traditional. Can be a personal anecdote or a folk tale.

• 昔むかし話ばなしを聞きかせてください。

  Please tell me an old tale.

• それは悲かなしい話はなしだ。

  That's a sad story.

noun

circumstances; particulars

Refers to the specific details or situation of a matter. Often used when explaining reasons or background.

• 話はなしによっては協きょう力りょくできるかもしれない。

  Depending on the circumstances, I might be able to help.

• 詳くわしい話はなしを聞きかせてほしい。

  I'd like to hear the particulars.