Meaning

Primary

Talk

Alternatives

Discussion, Interview

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A versus talk is when you sit down with another person and have a talk. As you're talking, it might evolve into a discussion. Or perhaps you're there to have an interview.

対談 is usually a formal discussion between two or more individuals, often organized ahead of time, and with a specific purpose or topic in mind.

Reading

たいだん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 対談をする

    to have a conversation

    対談を行う

    to carry out a dialogue

    対談を見る

    to watch a dialogue

Context Sentences

工学と心理学の学者の対談のイベントに行きました。

I went to an event for discussions between engineering and psychology scholars.

先週、有名な作家と天才モダンアーティストとの対談が行われました。

Last week, a discussion was held between a famous writer and a genius modern artist.

今月号には、私の対談がのってるはずです。

This month's issue should have my interview.

Kanji Composition