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“talk about” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikataru

Example

私は将来の夢を語ります。watashi wa shō rai no yume o kata ri ma su

I talk about my dreams for the future.

Illustration for 語る (talk about)

How to say “talk about” in Japanese

“Talk about” in Japanese is 語る (kataru).

Describes putting thoughts, experiences, or information into words so another person can understand them.

Full entry for 語る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 語る

祖父は子どものころの思い出をよく語ります。so fu wa ko do mo no ko ro no omo i de o yo ku kata ri ma su

My grandfather often talks about his childhood memories.

Tips for using 語る

  • 語る (kataru) often suggests a deliberate or extended account, so it commonly describes speaking about personal dreams, experiences, or beliefs.

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