Explanation in Japanese
"explanation" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "explanation". The most common choice is shown first.
釈View details →
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explanation
Reading: shaku
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of gather and measure. Gathering and measuring.
What it carries
Interpretation, release, Buddhism. Represents explaining.
Related kanji for "explanation"
説Details →訓Details →解Details →
explanation
setsu
Composed of words and exchange. Explaining with words.
explanation
kun · wisdom
Composed of words and river. Teaching flowing like river.
explanation
kai · wisdom
Composed of horn, sword, and cow. Untying cow's horn with sword.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for explanation?
The most common kanji for "explanation" is 釈, read as shaku. It means explanation. Related kanji: 説 (explanation), 訓 (explanation), 解 (explanation).
How many strokes does 釈 have?
釈 has 11 strokes.