Japanese

はなしあい
Meaning: discussion; talk; consultation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

話
し
合
い

Example sentences

I had a talk with my family about the future.
その問題は、話し合いで解決した。
That problem was resolved through discussion.
クラスを四つのグループに分けて、話し合いを始めた。
The class was divided into four groups, and the discussion began.
複雑な問題だったが、話し合いの結果、すんなり解決した。
It was a complex problem, but as a result of the discussion, it was resolved smoothly.
重要な話し合いの場で、私は完全に蚊帳の外に置かれていた。
In the important discussion, I was completely left out of the loop.

Usage Notes

Refers to people talking to reach an agreement or solve a problem.

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