Japanese

はなしかた
Meaning: way of speaking; manner of speech
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

話
し
方

Example sentences

His way of speaking is very polite and makes a good impression.
彼は先生の話し方の真似をした。
He imitated the way the teacher speaks.
あの人の話し方は品がある。
That person's way of speaking has refinement.
彼はいつも気取った話し方をする。
He always speaks in an affected manner.
彼の話し方からは、深い知性と教養が感じられる。
From the way he speaks, one can feel a deep intelligence and refinement.
彼の話し方は少し芝居がかっていた。
His way of talking was a bit theatrical.
彼女のやわらかな話し方は、聞く人を安心させる。
Her soft way of speaking puts listeners at ease.
彼の話し方は抑揚が豊かで、聞き手を飽きさせない。
His way of speaking has rich intonation and doesn't bore the listener.
彼は論理的な話し方で、反対派をあっさりと言い負かした。
He easily out-argued the opposition with his logical way of speaking.
彼の話し方には減り張りがある。
There is a nice variation in tone in his way of speaking.

Usage Notes

Refers to the style, tone, or manner in which someone speaks.

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