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What is the Kanji for 'Release' and 'Explanation'? | 釈

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Release' and 'Explanation', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Release' and 'Explanation' is 釈.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Release, Explanation

    Reading

    kunyomi

    su

    ゆる

    yuru

    とく

    toku

    onyomiせき

    seki

    しゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Foot

    Example Word

    解釈: interpretation. The Japanese verbal noun '解釈 (かいしゃく)' means 'interpretation'. It refers to the act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, such as a text, situation, or event. This word is often used in academic, legal, or philosophical contexts. For example: His interpretation of the law was unique「彼の法律の解釈は独特だった」(かれのほうりつのかいしゃくはどくとくだった). The teacher's interpretation of the poem was insightful「先生の詩の解釈は洞察に富んでいた」(せんせいのしのかいしゃくはどうさつにとんでいた). It can also imply a subjective understanding, as interpretations may vary depending on the individual.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1062

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foot

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    解釈

    Meaning

    Interpretation

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 6 kanji contain the part 尺 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Marsh, Swamp

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exhaust

Learn the Kanji

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What does 釈 mean?

釈 means 'Release' and 'Explanation'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.