Meaning of hanashimasu in Japanese
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Definition of hanashimasu
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(n) measuring container; measure
灯火をますの下にかくすな。
Hide not your light under a bushel.
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box (seating at a theatre, etc.)
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square on a grid; cell of a grid
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square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
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(v5s, vt) to release; to let go; to free; to set free; to let loose; to turn loose
その犬はボールを放そうとしなかった。
The dog wouldn't let go of the ball.
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to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
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(n) trout; sea trout
彼らは川でマスを釣った。
They fished the stream for trout.
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(v5s, vt) to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
すみません。いま手が離せないんです。
I'm sorry, I'm busy right now.
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(v5s, vt) to talk; to speak; to converse; to chat
ジョンはお客さんと電話で話した。
John talked with his customer on the phone.
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to tell; to explain; to narrate; to mention; to describe; to discuss
あなたの趣味について話してください。
Please tell me about your hobbies.
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to speak (a language)
英語はカナダで話されている。
English is spoken in Canada.
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(aux-v) used to indicate respect for the listener (or reader)
→Related words:
ませ
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used to indicate respect for those affected by the action