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synonym Comparative
話します
VS
話しかける

Differences Between "話します" and "話しかける"

Option A
話します
Meaning
to speak, to talk (polite form)
Reading
はなします (hanashimasu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
友達と話します。
I talk with my friends.
Option B
話しかける
Meaning
to speak to, to address (someone)
Reading
はなしかける (hanashikakeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
知らない人に話しかけるのは、少し勇気がいります。
It takes a little courage to speak to a stranger.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to speak, to talk (polite form))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 話します: Polite form of 話す (hanasu). Used to describe the act of communicating verbally.
- 話しかける: 人に向かって会話を始める、声をかけるという意味合いが強いです。相手に何かを伝えようとするときに使います。
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