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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

    釈

    Meaning

    Release, Explanation

    Reading

    kunyomiす

    su

    ゆる

    yuru

    とく

    toku

    onyomiせき

    seki

    しゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    釆 尺Foot (measure)

    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

    釆

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1062

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 釈

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

    component

    釆

    kanji

    尺

    Meaning

    Foot (measure)

Words Using 釈

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    解釈

    Meaning

    Interpretation

Kanji Related to 釈 Through the Part 尺

These 6 kanji contain the part 尺 as well.

    kanji

    訳

    Meaning

    Reason, Translation

    kanji

    昼

    Meaning

    Daytime, Noon

    kanji

    尽

    Meaning

    Exhaust

    kanji

    択

    Meaning

    Choose, Select

    kanji

    沢

    Meaning

    Marsh, Swamp

    kanji

    駅

    Meaning

    Station

Learn the Kanji 釈

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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.