説
と.く
toku
JLPT N314 strokesKanjiLevel 35 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
説 is the kanji for "Rumor / Theory / Opinion". A common reading is と.く (toku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Rumor / Theory / Opinion
Also : Rumor · Theory · Opinion · Explanation
Readings
kunと.く/ tokuonせつ/ setsuonぜい/ zei
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 説 represents 'OPINION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of opinion.
Reading ·
On-reading: せつ — remember this sound by associating it with opinion. Kun-reading: と.く.
Example Sentences
自分の説を証明しました。
じぶんのせつをしょうめいしました。
I proved my theory.
詳しく説明してもらいました。
くわしくせつめいしてもらいました。
I was given a detailed explanation.
Vocabulary using 説
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