Definition of 話 (はなし)
はなし
話
はなし
hanashi
Common word
noun
1.
talk, speech, chat, conversation(only relevant for 話 and 話し)
2.
topic, subject
3.
discussions, negotiation, argument(only relevant for 話 and 話し)
4.
rumor, talk, hearsay
5.
tale, story, fable
6.
circumstances, particulars
Other readings:
話し【はなし】[1]
、咄【はなし】
、噺【はなし】
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
| 話 | tale, talk |
| 咄 | exclamation of surprise, cry out (in anger), scold, talk, chat |
| 噺 | talk, (kokuji) |