説く
とく
toku
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
説く (とく (toku)) means "to explain". It is read とく (toku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to explain
Also : to preach · to advocate
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Example Sentences
まいにち、説きます。
まいにち、ときます。
I like to explain.
私は説きます。
わたしはときます。
I can explain.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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