しゃべる・喋るshaberu[2]nakadaka (mid-high)

1. godan verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbto talk; to chat; to chatter
   つい彼かれが病気びょうきだということをしゃべってしまった。↗

   I've just let slip that he is sick.

• Synonym話すはなすNeutralThe most basic word for talking or discussing, and also for speaking a language; 「喋る」 leans toward casual, chatty talking.
• Related語るかたるNeutralTells something in an organized way, as in 「体験を語る」, with a narrative, solemn tone; 「喋る」 is just casual chatting.
• Related言ういうNeutralMeans to say or utter something, as in 「意見を言う」, focusing on the content of what is said; 「喋る」 centers on the act of talking itself.
• Related述べるのべるWrittenStates or expresses something, mostly in formal speeches or writing, as in 「意見を述べる」; far more formal than 「喋る」.
• Related物語るものがたるWrittenTells a story, or shows what facts indicate, as in 「結果が物語る」; carries a written, narrative flavor.
• Related申し上げるもうしあげるFormalThe humble equivalent of 「言う」, showing respect to the listener, as in 「お礼を申し上げます」; very formal, while 「喋る」 is very casual.
• Antonym黙るだまるNeutralMeans to stop talking and stay silent, as in 「黙って聞く」; the direct opposite of 「喋る」.
• Antonym無言むごんNeutralDescribes saying nothing at all, as in 「無言電話」; leans toward written style, the opposite of 「喋る」.

Use 「喋る」 for casual, chatty talk. For ordinary speaking, 「話す」 and 「言う」 are the defaults; 「語る」 for organized narration, 「述べる」 for formal statements, and 「申し上げる」 for humble, respectful speech. 「黙る」 and 「無言」 are the opposites.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 言葉ことばを声こえに出だして伝つたえる。
2. 多おおく話はなす。おしゃべりする。
3. 余計よけいなことを言ゆう。白状はくじょうする。