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What is the Kanji for 'Theory' and 'Explanation'? | 説

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Theory' and 'Explanation' is 説.

    kanji

    説

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    Reading

    kunyomiと

    to

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    ぜい

    zei

    Parts

    訁Say (言)兑

    Example Word

    小説: novel. The Japanese noun '小説 (しょうせつ)' refers to a 'novel', which is a long fictional narrative in prose form. This term is commonly used in literary contexts to describe works of fiction that explore complex characters, plots, and themes. For example: I enjoy reading novels「小説を読むのが好きです」(しょうせつをよむのがすきです). This novel is very interesting「この小説はとても面白い」(このしょうせつはとてもおもしろい). The word can also be used in compound terms, such as '歴史小説 (れきししょうせつ)' (historical novel) or '推理小説 (すいりしょうせつ)' (mystery novel).

    Radical

    言

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    194

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 説

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

    radical

    訁

    Meaning

    Say

    component

    兑

Words Using 説

This kanji is used in 11 words:

    word

    社説

    Meaning

    Editorial

    word

    説く

    Meaning

    Explain

    word

    説

    Meaning

    Theory

    word

    仮説

    Meaning

    Hypothesis

    word

    説得

    Meaning

    Persuasion

    word

    学説

    Meaning

    Theory

    word

    説明

    Meaning

    Explanation

    word

    小説

    Meaning

    Novel

    word

    解説

    Meaning

    Explanation

    word

    演説

    Meaning

    Speech

    word

    伝説

    Meaning

    Legend

Kanji Related to 説 Through the Part 訁

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    識

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    諾

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    詞

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    請

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    設

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    詣

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

    kanji

    誠

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    謹

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    諧

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    謝

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    詔

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    訓

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    諮

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    訴

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    謎

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    詐

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    謀

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    詩

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    課

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    諸

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    許

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    詮

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    訃

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    詰

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    証

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    試

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    誇

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    誤

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    譲

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    誕

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    講

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    詠

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    診

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    譜

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    議

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    謙

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    詳

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    談

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    獄

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    謁

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    該

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    護

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    託

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    訟

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    誌

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

Kanji Related to 説 Through the Part 兑

These 5 kanji contain the part 兑 as well.

    kanji

    脱

    Meaning

    Remove, Undress

    kanji

    鋭

    Meaning

    Sharp

    kanji

    悦

    Meaning

    Joy, Delight

    kanji

    閲

    Meaning

    Inspect, Inspection

    kanji

    税

    Meaning

    Tax

Learn the Kanji 説

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 説 mean?

説 means 'Theory' and 'Explanation'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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