Japanese

しかける

はなしかける
Meaning: to speak to; to address; to start a conversation
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 話しかける 話しかけない
Polite 話しかけます 話しかけません
Past 話しかけた 話しかけなかった
Polite + Past 話しかけました 話しかけませんでした
Te-form 話しかけて 話しかけなくて
Potential 話しかけられる 話しかけられない
Passive 話しかけられる 話しかけられない
Causative 話しかけさせる 話しかけさせない
Imperative 話しかけろ 話しかけるな

Handwriting

話
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Example sentences

I plucked up my courage and spoke to the person I admire.
その医師は、患者に優しく話しかけた。
The doctor spoke kindly to the patient.
彼は何か考え事をしているようで、話しかけても気づかなかった。
He seemed to be lost in thought and didn't notice when I spoke to him.
彼はパーティーで誰彼となく話しかけた。
He spoke to everyone without distinction at the party.

Usage Notes

Used when someone initiates a conversation with another person.

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