説く
とく
toku
VocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3

Meaning

to explain

to advocate

Signification

expliquer

préconiser

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 説く (とく) means 'to explain'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to explain.

Example Sentences

先生が生徒に正直さを説いた。

せんせいがせいとにしょうじきさをといた。

The teacher explained honesty to the students.

Le professeur a expliqué l'honnêteté aux élèves.

道理を説いて理解を求めた。

どうりをといてりかいをもとめた。

I explained the reasoning and sought understanding.

J'ai expliqué le raisonnement et j'ai cherché la compréhension.

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