noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
informal discussion; chat; talk
Casual, often lengthy conversation or discussion; can be used for friendly chats or informal debates.
友人と夜遅くまで談義した。
I had a long chat with a friend until late at night.
政治談義に
The political discussion became lively.
noun
Formal, often tedious or long-winded talk; can imply a one-sided lecture or moralizing speech.
彼の長い談義にはうんざりした。
I got fed up with his long lecture.
先生の談義はいつも退屈だ。
The teacher's sermons are always boring.
noun
Dated term; used with honorific prefix お (お談義) for a scolding or moral lecture.
お談義を食らう。
To receive a scolding.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Buddhist context; a religious sermon or preaching.
住職が談義を行った。
The chief priest gave a sermon.
noun
consultation; conference; discussion
Dated term for a formal meeting or discussion; now largely replaced by 相談 or 会議.
昔は村の談義で決めていた。
In the old days, they decided things at the village conference.