synonym Comparative
話す
VS
話し合う
Differences Between "話す" and "話し合う"
Option A
話す
Meaning
to speak, to talk
Reading
はなす (hanasu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
友達と日本語を話します。
I speak Japanese with my friend.
Option B
話し合う
Meaning
to discuss, to talk together, to consult
Reading
はなしあう (hanashiau)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
大切なことなので、家族とよく話し合って決めます。
It's important, so I'll discuss it thoroughly with my family before deciding.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to speak, to talk)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 話す: Used for verbal communication. Polite form is 話します (hanashimasu).
- 話し合う: Implies a mutual discussion or talking together to reach an understanding or decision. The 「合う (au)」 part means 'together' or 'mutually'.
- 話す: Used for verbal communication. Polite form is 話します (hanashimasu).
- 話し合う: Implies a mutual discussion or talking together to reach an understanding or decision. The 「合う (au)」 part means 'together' or 'mutually'.
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