話(はな)し方(かた)

はなしかた
noun
way of speaking; manner of speech
1. way of speaking; manner of speech; how one talks
The style, tone, or manner in which a person speaks. Encompasses word choice, speed, intonation, and overall delivery. Composed of 話し (speaking) + 方 (way/method).
彼女(かのじょ)の話(はな)し方(かた)はとても丁寧(ていねい)だ。
Her way of speaking is very polite.
話(はな)し方(かた)ひとつで印象(いんしょう)が大(おお)きく変(か)わる。
The impression you make changes dramatically with how you speak.
上司(じょうし)に対(たい)する話(はな)し方(かた)に気(き)をつけたほうがいい。
You should be careful about how you speak to your superiors.

USAGE:
話(はな)し方(かた) is a very common compound following the productive ～方(かた) (way of doing ~) pattern. It can refer to both the content and delivery of speech.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 話(はな)し方(かた)が上手(じょうず) (good at speaking)
  • 話(はな)し方(かた)を変(か)える (change one's way of speaking)
  • 話(はな)し方(かた)に気(き)をつける (be careful about how one speaks)
  • 話(はな)し方(かた)教室(きょうしつ) (public speaking class)
  • 話(はな)し方(かた)のコツ (tips for speaking)

SIMILAR WORDS:
口調(くちょう) refers to the tone of voice or manner of speaking and focuses on how words sound. 言(い)い方(かた) means "way of saying" or "phrasing" and focuses more on word choice. 話術(わじゅつ) means "art of conversation" or "eloquence."

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Added 2026.3.8 18:17
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