How to Say ‘I want to talk more’ in Japanese
もっと話したい
もっとはなしたい
💬 Usage Tip: Use [もっとはなしたい] (mo-tto ha-na-shi-tai) to show interest.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Expressing a desire to communicate more signals engagement and interest.
Phrase Breakdown
もっと話し
たい
Word-by-Word Breakdown
もっともっと
[motto]
more
An increased degree or amount.
もっと話したいことがある。
I have more things I want to talk about.
話しはなし
[hanashi]
talk
To speak with another person.
彼女ともっと話したい。
I want to talk more with her.
たいたい
[tai]
want to
Desires or intentions toward an action.
新しい友達ともっと話したい。
I want to talk more with my new friend.
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