話
tale · talk
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
left-right: speech + 舌
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '言' (words) and '舌' (tongue). Using tongue to speak words.
Symbolism
Conversation, story, communication. Foundation of human relationships.
Anime & Manga
Games
テイルズシリーズ
Tales Series(1995)
Developer: Bandai Namco
RPG series 'telling' tales.
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Four-Character Compounds
閑話休題
かんわきゅうだい
getting back to the subject at hand, ...; (but) to return to the main topic, ...; so much for digressions, ...; getting back to the subject at hand, ...
炉辺談話
ろへんだんわ
fireside chat; fireside chat
俗談平話
ぞくだんへいわ
conversation on worldly affairs; chat about everyday life (business); conversation on worldly affairs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 話 mean in Japanese?
話 means tale, talk.
How do you read 話?
On'yomi: ワ (WA). Kun'yomi: はな.す、はなし (hanasu, hanashi).
How many strokes does 話 have?
話 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 話 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 話 (tale, talk) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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