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to speak
01
話す (はなす), 喋る (しゃべる)
to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought
Intransitive
Example
He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.
Please speak louder so everyone in the room can hear you.
She was so nervous she could hardly speak.
1.1
話す (はなす), お話しする (おはなしする)
to talk to someone about something
Transitive: to speak to sb
Example
Can I speak to you about the upcoming event?
We need to speak to the manager about our reservation.
She spoke to him about her concerns.
1.2
話す (はなす), しゃべる (shaberu)
to use or be capable of using a certain language
Transitive: to speak a language
Example
He speaks Spanish fluently.
I can speak a little Italian.
They spoke German during the conference.
1.3
話す (はなす), スピーチをする (スピーチをする)
to deliver a speech to a group of people
Intransitive
Example
He will speak at the conference tomorrow.
The CEO will speak at the annual shareholders' meeting.
The politician is scheduled to speak at the rally.
1.4
言う (いう), 話す (はなす)
to state or say a particular thing
Transitive: to speak sth
Example
He spoke his mind during the meeting.
She spoke her opinion about the proposal.
Despite the pressure, she had the courage to speak the truth.
02
示す (shimesu), 表す (arawasu)
(of behavior, expressions, objects, etc.) to be the proof of a particular thing
Transitive: to speak sth | to speak of sth
Example
The broken window speaks accident.
The messy room spoke of a busy week.
His posture speaks of confidence.
