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話
話 (readings: わ, はな; Japanese kanji) means “to talk / story”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 会話 (conversation).
What does 話 mean?
| Kanji | 話 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to talk / story |
| Readings | わ, はな |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 話
話 is read わ or はな depending on the word.
Example words with 話
| Example | 会話 (conversation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14