1.
standing chat; brief conversation while standing
A casual conversation held while standing, typically brief and informal, often when encountering someone unexpectedly.
駅で友人と立ち話をした。
I had a standing chat with a friend at the station.
立ち話も何だから、座りましょう。
Let's sit down instead of talking while standing.
つい立ち話が長くなってしまった。
Our standing chat ended up going on longer than expected.
ETYMOLOGY:
立ち (standing) + 話 (conversation) - a conversation while standing.
USAGE:
Typical situations:
- Chance encounters on the street
- Quick chats in hallways or lobbies
- Brief conversations when not intending to stay long
COLLOCATIONS:
- 立ち話をする - to have a standing chat
- 立ち話も何だから - since standing to talk is awkward
RELATED:
- 井戸端会議 - neighborhood chatting
- 世間話 - small talk