VocabJLPT N5
to speak
Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to talk
  2. 2. to speak
  3. 3. to tell
  4. 4. to speak (a language)
This verb means "to speak" or "to tell," and is used when someone is actively communicating something to others. It is often used in contexts like speaking a language, telling a story, or having a conversation.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll talk with you.

Sentence 1

I'll only tell the truth.

Sentence 2

I can't tell you everything yet.

Sentence 3

We talked for a long time on the phone.

Sentence 4

Wait, you're bringing that up again?

Sentence 5

I talked to my teacher at school.