談: the kanji for talk; discuss
談 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means talk; discuss. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
談 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
談 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ダン (dan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 相談そうだん · sōdan | consultation |
| 談話だんわ · danwa | conversation; talk |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 先生に相談してみました。Sensei ni sōdan shite mimashita.I tried consulting my teacher.
- 両親と将来について相談した。Ryōshin to shōrai ni tsuite sōdan shita.I consulted with my parents about the future.
- 会長の談話が新聞に載った。Kaichō no danwa ga shinbun ni notta.The chairman's remarks were printed in the newspaper.
- 困った時は誰かに相談しましょう。Komatta toki wa dareka ni sōdan shimashō.When in trouble, let's consult someone.
- 専門家に相談することにした。Senmonka ni sōdan suru koto ni shita.I decided to consult with an expert.
Questions about 談
How many strokes does 談 have?
談 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 談?
The on readings are dan (ダン). 談 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 談?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 談
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.