説 — Theory
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Common Japanese Words with 説 (Theory)
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Expounding (説) a topic to make it clear (明) to others is an explanation.
Historically, small (小) informal tales (説) gathered for everyday reading evolved into modern novels.
A reasoned hypothesis or proposed scholarly view (説) is a theory.
To expound (説) ideas or teach principles persuasively is to explain or preach.
Frequently Asked Questions About 説 (Theory)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 説 (Theory)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 説 ("Theory", read as せつ) is: In theory your birthday cake is free but somehow your evil brother in a set suit (せつ ) is still charging a toll (と)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 説 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 説 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 説 means "Theory". Its primary reading is せつ (On'yomi: せつ; Kun'yomi: と). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 説?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 説 include: 説明 (せつめい - explanation; exposition), 小説 (しょうせつ - novel; story), 説 (せつ - theory; doctrine; view), 説く (とく - to explain; to preach; to advocate).
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