説
JLPT N3
Explain, theory
Readings
On’yomi: セツ (setsu)
Kun’yomi: と(く) (to(ku))
• と(く) – to explain, to persuade
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
説明
せつめい
explanation
説明書
せつめいしょ
manual
小説
しょうせつ
novel
仮説
かせつ
hypothesis
学説
がくせつ
theory
Example Sentences
説明します。
せつめい します。
I explain.
説明書を読みます。
せつめいしょ を よみます。
I read the manual.
小説を読みます。
しょうせつ を よみます。
I read a novel.
仮説を立てます。
かせつ を たてます。
I form a hypothesis.
学説があります。
がくせつ が あります。
There is a theory.
Cultural Note
🗣️ 説 highlights the Japanese value of clear communication, reasoning, and sharing knowledge.
• It appears in education, social discussion, and literature (説明, 説得, 伝説).
• The kanji reflects cultural emphasis on logical argument, clarity of expression, and respect for persuasive communication.
• It symbolizes the act of conveying understanding and reasoning, an important part of social and professional interactions.
• It appears in education, social discussion, and literature (説明, 説得, 伝説).
• The kanji reflects cultural emphasis on logical argument, clarity of expression, and respect for persuasive communication.
• It symbolizes the act of conveying understanding and reasoning, an important part of social and professional interactions.