説
Kanji · N4
説 / opinion
Kanji for opinion, theory, or explanation.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セツ、ゼイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | と.く | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
説 carries the meaning opinion, theory, or explanation.
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Common compounds with 説
説得するせっとくする
図説ずせつillustration / diagram
説明書せつめいしょinstructions / manual / explanatory leaflet
逆説ぎゃくせつparadox
仮説かせつhypothesis / supposition / assumption
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