Explain in Japanese
"explain" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "explain". The most common choice is shown first.
陳View details →
Top pick
exhibit, state, relate, explain
Reading: chin
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hill and east. Displaying east on hill.
What it carries
Display, statement, old. Represents displaying.
Related kanji for "explain"
解Details →丸Details →
explain
kai · wisdom
Composed of horn, sword, and cow. Untying cow's horn with sword.
explain away(also: round, full (month), perfection)
gan · wisdom, dynamic
Pictograph of round shape.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for explain?
The most common kanji for "explain" is 陳, read as chin. It means exhibit, state, relate. Related kanji: 解 (explain), 丸 (explain away).
How many strokes does 陳 have?
陳 has 11 strokes.