1.
to tell, to narrate
To recount a story or experience.
経験を語る。
To tell of one's experiences.
歴史が語っている。
History tells us.
過去を語る。
To tell about the past.
戦争の体験を語る。
To tell of war experiences.
祖父が昔話を語ってくれた。
My grandfather told me old stories.
彼は自分の人生を語った。
He told the story of his life.
2.
to talk about, to discuss
To speak about a topic.
夢を語る。
To talk about one's dreams.
将来について語った。
We talked about the future.
愛について語る。
To talk about love.
政治を語る。
To discuss politics.
友人と人生について語り合った。
My friend and I talked to each other about life.
語る means to tell or narrate.
DON'T CONFUSE:
- 語る: to narrate, tell (formal, storytelling)
- 話す: to speak, talk (everyday)
USAGE:
- More literary/formal than 話す
- Used for stories, experiences, dreams
RELATED:
- 物語: story, tale
- 語り: narration