彼は求めなければ話さない。

彼は求めなければ話さない。

He does not speak unless he is asked to.

彼(かれ)は求(もと)めなければ話(はな)さない。

Kare wa motomenakereba hanasanai.

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

求める (もとめる)

to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for; to pursue (pleasure); to hunt (a job); to purchase; to buy

話す (はなす)

to talk; to speak; to converse; to chat; to tell; to explain; to narrate; to mention; to describe; to discuss; to speak (a language)

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: キュウ、グ、もと.める

Meanings: request, want, wish for, require, demand

Readings: ワ、はな.す、はなし

Meanings: tale, talk