説
opinion · theory · explanation · rumor
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and exchange. Explaining with words.
Symbolism
Explanation, theory, persuasion. Represents logical communication.
Component Breakdown
speech + 兑
Words & Expressions
Words written with 説
Four-Character Compounds
諸説紛々
しょせつふんぷん
divergent opinions abound; opinion is divided; there are many rumors afloat
名論卓説
めいろんたくせつ
excellent opinions and theories
異端邪説
いたんじゃせつ
heretical doctrine (thought, faith)
街談巷説
がいだんこうせつ
street gossips and idle rumors
高論卓説
こうろんたくせつ
an excellent opinion; an insightful view
道聴塗説
どうちょうとせつ
shallow-minded mouthing of secondhand information
Proverbs & Idioms
説得力がある
せっとくりょくがある
To be persuasive
Having the power to convince others
Anime & Manga
この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！紅伝説
KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world!- Legend of Crimson
A well-known work with 説 in its Japanese title.
銀河英雄伝説
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
A well-known work with 説 in its Japanese title.
伝説の勇者の伝説
The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
A well-known work with 説 in its Japanese title.
ここは俺に任せて先に行けと言ってから１０年がたったら伝説になっていた。
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand
A well-known work with 説 in its Japanese title.
ツンデレ悪役令嬢リーゼロッテと実況の遠藤くんと解説の小林さん
Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte
A well-known work with 説 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“opinion”
“explanation”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 説 mean in Japanese?
説 means opinion, theory, explanation, rumor.
How do you read 説?
On'yomi: セツ、ゼイ (SETSU, ZEI). Kun'yomi: と.く (toku).
How many strokes does 説 have?
説 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 説 a good kanji for a tattoo?
説 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means opinion, theory, explanation, rumor. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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