Monday, April 11, 2016

"言う" and "話す”

”言う” と ”話す” には違いがありますか?
What is the difference between ”言う” and ”話す” ?

”言う” say
"話す" say, communicate, talk

(a) スーザンはスティーブと彼の事業の戦略について話しました。
Susan talked with Steve about the strategy of his business.

The sentence above represents a bilateral communication. So "話す" is suitable. "言う" is not.

(b) スーザンはスティーブにその戦略ではうまく行かないだろうと言いました/話しました。
Susan said to Steve that the strategy will not work well.

The sentence above represents a Susan's opinion. This case, both of "言う" and "話す” can be used.

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