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“Talking” in Japanese

Short answer
私語 shigo しご

Talking in Japanese is “私語” (shigo). Full meaning: whispering, private talk, talking (during a class, lecture, etc.); whispering, whisper, secret talk, murmur; sweet talk, sweet nothings, lovers' talk, pillow talk.

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