話題

• Reading: わだい
• Romaji: wadai
• Kanji breakdown: 話 (wa) — talk, speech; 題 (dai) — topic, subject
• Pronunciation: /wa.da.i/

Meaning

Topic; subject of conversation. Something being talked about or discussed.

A noun used for subjects of discussion, trending topics, or things attracting attention. Common expressions include 話題になる (become a topic of discussion), 話題を変える (change the subject), and 話題の映画 (the movie everyone is talking about). Frequently appears in news and social media contexts.

Examples

1. 最近話題のドラマを見た。 I watched the drama that's been trending lately.
2. 気まずくなったので話題を変えた。 Things got awkward, so I changed the subject.
3. そのニュースはすぐに話題になった。 That news quickly became the talk of the town.

Usage Guide

Context: conversation, media, social life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 話 (talk, speech) and 題 (topic, subject). A Sino-Japanese compound meaning the subject matter of conversation or discussion.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal