“To tell” in Japanese
Short answer
To tell in Japanese is “物語る” (monogataru). Full meaning: to tell (a story), to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.), to relate, to recount; to tell of, to show, to indicate, to prove, to attest to.
Other ways to say “To tell” in Japanese
告げる
tsugeru to tell, to inform, to announce; to indicate, to signal, to mark
申し渡す
moushiwatasu to tell, to announce, to declare, to pass (a sentence), to order
言い聞かす
iikikasu to tell, to (try to) persuade, to advise, to warn, to admonish, to reason
言いつける
iitsukeru to tell (to do), to order, to direct, to instruct; to tell (on someone), to report, to snitch; to often say, to be used to saying
申し聞かせる
moushikikaseru to tell, to (try to) persuade, to advise, to warn, to admonish, to reason
言い聞かせる
iikikaseru to tell, to (try to) persuade, to advise, to warn, to admonish, to reason
聞かす
kikasu to let (someone) hear, to tell (e.g. a story), to inform (of); to make (someone) listen, to make (someone) understand, to drum into (someone); to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc., to hold (someone) enchanted by
語らう
katarau to talk, to tell, to recite, to pledge, to conspire with
言い渡す
iiwatasu to announce, to tell, to sentence, to order
申し上げる
moushiageru to say, to tell, to state, to express, to offer, to extend (greetings, congratulations, etc.); to do
申し述べる
moushinoberu to say, to tell (someone), to state
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