Lingaku話せる【はなせる】
Frequency rank: 3,065. – 3,067.
- to be able to speak; to be able to talksee also 話す
- to be understanding; to be sensible
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
Forms
- 話せる【はなせる】Frequency rank: 3,065. – 3,067.
- はなせるFrequency rank: 45,256. – 46,118.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to be able to speak; to be able to talk
- to be understanding; to be sensible
This meaning refers to the ability to speak a language or communicate verbally.
This meaning implies being able to understand others or being sensible in one's actions.
Example sentences
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Why is it you can write a letter in English this well, but can't speak in it?
She directed her efforts at learning to speak English.
She can't speak English, much less French.
She can speak French fluently, not to mention English.
Not only can she speak French, she can also speak English.