説

explain, theory

JLPT N3 Grade 4 14 strokes

Kun'yomi: と
On'yomi: セツ
Radical: 言 · speech (words, speak)

説 means "explain, theory". It is a JLPT N3 kanji written in 14 strokes. It is read と in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セツ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 4.

Example word

説明せつめい

explanation

説 in example sentences

説明せつめいさせて。

Setsumei sasete.

Let me explain.
説明せつめいしてみて。

Setsumei shite mite.

Try to explain.
説明せつめいしづらい。

Setsumei shizurai.

It's hard to explain.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Words that use 説

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Common questions

What does the kanji 説 mean?: 説 means "explain, theory". It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How many strokes does 説 have?: 説 is written in 14 strokes.
How is 説 read?: It is read と in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セツ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 説?: 説 is a JLPT N3 kanji.

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