Japanese Conversation · Level 42
90 words
Japanese word
対話
Pronunciation
Romajitaiwa
Meaning
- noundialogue
Example
先生と対話を続けます。sen sei to tai wa o tsuzu ke ma su
I continue the dialogue with my teacher.
More examples
建設的な対話によって、双方の誤解を解くことができます。ken setsu teki na tai wa ni yo tte sō hō no go kai o to ku ko to ga de ki ma su
Constructive dialogue can help both sides clear up their misunderstandings.
Core concept
Describes an exchange in which people listen and respond to one another while sharing thoughts or feelings.
Common phrases
対話を重ねるtai wa o kasa ne ru
engage in sustained dialogue
対話を促すtai wa o unaga su
encourage dialogue
対話を深めるtai wa o fuka me ru
deepen dialogue
Similar words
会話kaiwa: An exchange of words between people about a topic or everyday matters.
議論giron: An exchange in which people examine an issue and present different views.
対談taidan: A formal conversation between two people, often presented to an audience.
意見交換ikenkōkan: A sharing of views among people who seek to understand an issue.
Definition in Japanese
人と人とが互いに向き合い、言葉や意見を交わすこと。hito to hito to ga taga i ni mu ki a i koto ba ya i ken o ka wa su ko to
Word origin
Combines 対 (tai, "facing") and 話 (wa, "talk"), giving the sense of talk exchanged between people.
Usage tips
- In Japanese public writing, 対話 (taiwa) often suggests a sustained, reciprocal exchange rather than a one-sided message, so it appears in discussions of diplomacy, education, and community work.
Other meanings
- conversationnoun
- discussionnoun
Opposites
- 独白dokuhakumonologuenoun
Related words
- 対話的taiwatekidialogicna-adjective
- 対話者taiwashainterlocutornoun