談

JLPT N3

Talk, discuss

Readings

On’yomi: ダン (dan)
Kun’yomi: はγͺ(す) (hana(su))
β€’ はγͺ(す) – to speak, to talk (used in compounds rather than alone)

Vocabulary

δΌšθ«‡
かいだん
conference
相談
そうだん
consultation
冗談
γ˜γ‚‡γ†γ γ‚“
joke
雑談
ざ぀だん
chat
対談
γŸγ„γ γ‚“
dialogue

Example Sentences

δΌšθ«‡γ—γΎγ™γ€‚
かいだん します。
They hold talks.
相談します。
そうだん します。
I consult.
冗談です。
γ˜γ‚‡γ†γ γ‚“ です。
It is a joke.
雑談します。
ざ぀だん します。
We chat.
対談します。
γŸγ„γ γ‚“ します。
They have a dialogue.

Cultural Note

πŸ’¬ 談 emphasizes Japanese focus on communication, discussion, and consultation.
β€’ It appears in professional, social, and political contexts (相談, δΌšθ«‡, 雑談).
β€’ The kanji reflects cultural values of listening, expressing oneself thoughtfully, and resolving matters through dialogue.
β€’ It symbolizes exchange of ideas, mutual understanding, and harmonious discussion, which are central to Japanese social interactions.