Shirabe
話し中
English jmdict
1
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no' busy (phone)
これで３０分もお話中です。
The line has been busy for 30 minutes now.
2
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no' in talks;discussion underway
Other forms 話中 【はなしちゅう】

話すはなす

Common Godan Transitive
English jmdict
1
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to talk;to speak;to converse;to chat
ジョンはお客さんと電話で話した。
John talked with his customer on the phone.
2
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to tell;to explain;to narrate;to mention;to describe;to discuss
あなたの趣味について話してください。
Please tell me about your hobbies.
3
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to speak (a language)
英語はカナダで話されている。
English is spoken in Canada.
Other forms 咄す 【はなす】 (rarely used kanji form)