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N4 · 14 strokes · — · Irodori #185 · Elementary 1 L9
説
explanation, opinion, rumor, theory
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Readings
- On’yomi
- セツ、ゼイ
- Kun’yomi
- と・く
Example words
説明する／説明します
せつめいする／せつめいします
to explain
説
と・く
explanation
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A complex 14-stroke character meaning "explanation" — break it into smaller familiar components to remember it.
Components
Remember "explanation" (説) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
説明する (せつめいする) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 説明する (せつめいする) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: と・く — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: セツ、ゼイ — common in compound words (熟語).