Vocabulary

What does 会話 (かいわ, kaiwa) mean?

会話 (かいわ, kaiwa) means conversation, dialogue.

Quick facts
Readingかいわ
Romajikaiwa
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
かいわ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkaiwa

conversation, dialogue

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive conversation; talk; chat

Example sentences

  • I want to get better at Japanese conversation.

  • I practice conversation with a friend every day.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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