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Kanji 釈: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 釈: explanation

Key takeaways

Kanji 釈: explanation. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

explanation

On reading

シャクセキ

Kun reading

とくす.てるゆる.す

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 釈

explanation

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

釆 + 尺

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

To explain or interpret something, you must distinguish (釆) its parts and measure (尺) them carefully. Think of the process of breaking down complex details and sizing them up to provide a clear explanation.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

シャク
  • 解釈かいしゃく

    interpretation / explanation

Commonly used words

  • 解釈
    かいしゃく

    interpretation / explanation

Example sentences

Example 1

この文章の解が難しいです。

Translation

The interpretation of this sentence is difficult.

Example 2

彼の言葉の解は人によって違う。

Translation

The interpretation of his words differs depending on the person.

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