JLPT N3 · 15 strokes
Kanji 談: "discuss, talk"
The kanji 談 means "discuss, talk". It is written with 15 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read ダン in on'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
ダン
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | discuss, talk |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 15 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 3 |
| Frequency rank | 272 of 2,501 |
Common words with 談
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 冗談joke; jest; funny story
- 相談consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
- 冗談じゃないit's no joke; gimme a break!
- 雑談chatting; idle talk
- 談笑friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
- 相談に乗るto give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
- 会談talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
- 縁談marriage proposal; marriage talks
- 怪談ghost story; tale of the supernatural
- 商談business discussion; negotiation
- 冗談めかしてjokingly; in the form of a joke
- 面談interview
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