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親友と話す
shin'yū to hanasu
talk with a close friend
週末は親友と話す時間を大切にしています。
On weekends, I treasure the time I spend talking with my close friend.
informal
To have a conversation with someone who is a very close friend.
彼女は親友と話すといつも元気になる。
She always feels energized when talking with her close friend.
親友と話すと、心が軽くなる。
Talking with a close friend lightens my heart.
Used for conversations with friends who are emotionally close, not just acquaintances.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Using と with 話す
The particle と is used to indicate the person you are talking with (e.g., 親友と話す). It is not used when talking about the topic of conversation (e.g., 仕事の話をする 'to talk about work').
Gold Rule
Distinguish 話す and 喋る
話す is a neutral verb for 'to talk' or 'to speak', while 喋る is more casual and implies chatting or gossiping. Use 親友と喋る for a more casual tone.
Word Origin
親友 (shin'yū) means 'close friend' or 'best friend' (from 親しい 'intimate' + 友 'friend'). と is a particle indicating 'with', and 話す (hanasu) means 'to talk' or 'to speak'. The phrase combines these elements to describe the action of conversing with someone who is a close friend.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in casual or personal contexts. It emphasizes the emotional closeness of the friend rather than just any friend. The verb 話す can be replaced with other verbs like 話し合う (to discuss) or 喋る (to chat) depending on the context.
Word Breakdown
親友
close friend
nounと
with (particle)
particle話す
to talk
verb和英辞典