364.談


1. Meaning and Reading

  • talk, conversation, discuss
  • Onyomi : だん

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 炎 : flame
  • 言 : words

A character meaning ‘to talk’ or ‘to discuss’, based on the image of exchanging words (言) as passionately as flames (炎).

談 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

会談 かいだん
conference, talks

The diplomats held talks.

相談 そうだん
consultation

I consulted my teacher about my future path.