Kanji

What does the kanji 談 mean?

談 means conversation, discussion. On'yomi ダン.

Quick facts
On'yomiダン
Strokes15
Main radical言
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ダン
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework15 strokes

conversation, discussion

Memory hook

Words (言) heating up like two flames (炎) as everyone talks it over — TALK, DISCUSS.

Stroke order · 15 strokes

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Common words

  • 冗談じょうだんjoke
  • 相談そうだんconsultation, discussion

More words with this kanji

  • 会談かいだんtalks, formal conference
  • 対談たいだんdialogue, discussion (formal)
  • 縁談えんだんmarriage proposal, matchmaking talk
  • 雑談ざつだんchitchat, small talk
  • 面談めんだんpersonal interview, face-to-face talk
  • 座談会ざだんかいroundtable discussion, symposium

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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