What does 話す mean?
話す is a Japanese verb meaning “to speak” in English. It can also be translated as “to tell” depending on context. It is written as 話す in kanji, はなす in hiragana, and hanasu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ジョンはお客さんと電話で話した。
John talked with his customer on the phone.
あなたの趣味について話してください。
Please tell me about your hobbies.
英語はカナダで話されている。
English is spoken in Canada.