釈
とく
toku
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 97 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
釈 is the kanji for "Explanation". A common reading is とく (toku). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Explanation
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Readings
kunとく/ tokukunす.てる/ suterukunゆる.す/ yurusuonしゃく/ shakuonせき/ seki
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
釆尺
Example Sentences
彼の発言が招いた誤解を丁寧に釈明した。
かれのはつげんがまねいたごかいをていねいにしゃくめいした。
He carefully clarified the misunderstanding caused by his statement.
裁判所の命令により彼はついに釈放された。
さいばんしょのめいれいによりかれはついにしゃくほうされた。
He was finally released by court order.
Vocabulary using 釈
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
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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