談 Kanji – discuss
The Japanese kanji 談 can mean discuss, talk.
Meaning and Readings
How is 談 read?
談 has the onyomi reading ダン.
In romaji, these readings can be written as dan.
Common Japanese Words Using 談
These common Japanese words contain 談. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 縁談（えんだん） — marriage proposal, marriage talks
- 会談（かいだん） — talks (i.e. formal discussions), conference, meeting
- 怪談（かいだん） — ghost story, tale of the supernatural
- 歓談（かんだん） — pleasant talk, chat
- 講談（こうだん） — storytelling (of war chronicles, revenge tales, etc.) with highly dramatic delivery, story
- 懇談（こんだん） — friendly chat, relaxed conversation, informal meeting
- 座談会（ざだんかい） — symposium, round-table discussion
- 雑談（ざつだん） — chatting, idle talk
- 示談（じだん） — settlement out of court, private settlement
- 商談（しょうだん） — business discussion, negotiation