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JLPT N4 · Useful words

話

はなし

talk; story

Stroke order of 話

話 is written with 13 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

Saying 言 things with your tongue 舌 is talking.

Parts: 言 say + 舌 tongue

Example sentence

祖父の話はいつも面白いです。

そふのはなしはいつもおもしろいです。

My grandfather's stories are always interesting.

Words with 話

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