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説
Explain, Theory
と(く) (toku)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji 説 appears in 説明 (setsumei), meaning 'explanation.' Teachers, manuals, and instructions frequently use this word when providing information.
Memory Trick
Imagine a teacher standing in front of a class explaining a difficult topic. That explanation helps you remember 説 means 'explain.'
Readings
Onyomi: セツ (setsu)
Kunyomi: と(く) (toku)
Example Words
説明
せつめい (setsumei)
Explanation
小説
しょうせつ (shousetsu)
Novel
学説
がくせつ (gakusetsu)
Theory
解説
かいせつ (kaisetsu)
Commentary
Example Sentence
先生が 文法を 説明しました。
せんせいが ぶんぽうを せつめいしました。
sensei ga bunpou o setsumei shimashita
The teacher explained the grammar.