Japanese Conversation · Level 67
75 words
Japanese word
語る
Pronunciation
Romajikataru
Meaning
- verbtalk about
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes putting thoughts, experiences, or information into words so another person can understand them.
Common phrases
夢を語るyume o kata ru
talk about dreams
思い出を語るomo i de o kata ru
talk about memories
体験を語るtai ken o kata ru
talk about one's experiences
Similar words
話すhanasu: To use words to communicate with another person about a subject.
説明するsetsumeisuru: To make the meaning or details of something understandable.
言うiu: To express a thought or message in words.
しゃべるshaberu: To talk in a casual way, often without a formal purpose.
Definition in Japanese
考えや経験などを、まとまりのある言葉で相手に伝える。kanga e ya kei ken na do o ma to ma ri no a ru koto ba de ai te ni tsuta e ru
Word origin
語る (kataru) is a native Japanese verb with an old written history; its origin is not certain, so a simple analysis as 語 (kata) plus る (ru) is not established.
Usage tips
- 語る (kataru) often suggests a deliberate or extended account, so it commonly describes speaking about personal dreams, experiences, or beliefs.