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談
talk · discuss · chat · converse
N2On: だん
Memory Aid
The `言` (speech) radical on the left is like people talking, and the `炎` (flame) on the right shows the conversation is getting heated or passionate. It's a lively 'TALK' or 'DISCUSSION'.
Vocabulary
相談そうだんconsultation, discussion
談話だんわconversation, talk
会談かいだんconference, interview
雑談ざつだんchat, small talk
懇談会こんだんかいinformal gathering, social meeting
Example Sentences
困った時は先生に相談してください。
When you're in trouble, please consult your teacher.
彼の談話はいつも面白いです。
His conversations are always interesting.
仕事の合間に少し雑談しました。
We had a little small talk during work.
両国の首脳は平和について会談しました。
The leaders of both countries held a conference about peace.